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ReviewFEBS open bio2025

Structure-based computational design of antibody mimetics: challenges and perspectives.

Elton J F Chaves, Danilo F Coêlho, Carlos H B Cruz, Emerson G Moreira, Júlio C M Simões, Manassés J Nascimento-Filho, Roberto D Lins

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Review in FEBS open bio, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Elton J F ChavesAggeu Magalhães Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Recife, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8573-2216
Danilo F CoêlhoDepartment of Fundamental Chemistry, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1111-0825
Carlos H B CruzInstitute of Structural and Molecular Biology, University College London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3490-1213
Emerson G MoreiraFiocruz Genomics Network, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7887-7601
Júlio C M SimõesAggeu Magalhães Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Recife, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7815-8049
Manassés J Nascimento-FilhoAggeu Magalhães Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Recife, Brazil.
Roberto D LinsAggeu Magalhães Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Recife, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3983-8025

Funding

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico 151860/2022-0Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico 303833/2022-0Fundação de Amparo à Ciência e Tecnologia do Estado de Pernambuco APQ-0346-2.09/19Fundação Oswaldo Cruz IAM-005-FIO-22-2-44Fundação Oswaldo Cruz VPPCB-007-FIO-18-2-134
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The design of antibody mimetics holds great promise for revolutionizing therapeutic interventions by offering alternatives to conventional antibody therapies. Structure-based computational approaches have emerged as indispensable tools in the rational design of those molecules, enabling the precise manipulation of their structural and functional properties. This review covers the main classes of designed antigen-binding motifs, as well as alternative strategies to develop tailored ones. We discuss the intricacies of different computational protein-protein interaction design strategies, showcased by selected successful cases in the literature. Subsequently, we explore the latest advancements in the computational techniques including the integration of machine and deep learning methodologies into the design framework, which has led to an augmented design pipeline. Finally, we verse onto the current challenges that stand in the way between high-throughput computer design of antibody mimetics and experimental realization, offering a forward-looking perspective into the field and the promises it holds to biotechnology.

Indexed as

AntibodiesComputational BiologyDrug DesignHumansAntibodiesdeep learningde novo designmachine learningprotein engineeringprotein structure

Identifiers

PMID38925955
PMCPMC11788748

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