Protein Design
Protein design involves creating proteins with specific functions by manipulating their amino acid sequences. This process allows scientists to develop a range of applications, such as anti-cancer drugs (e.g., antibodies), gene editing tools (e.g., Cas9), laundry detergents (e.g., amylases), and digestible milk (e.g., lactases). While protein engineering typically refers to small modifications of natural proteins, protein design encompasses more extensive alterations. De novo protein design specifically refers to creating sequences from scratch.