South KoreaPublic sector2023 – ongoingHonam National Institute of Biological Resources
AI screening of biological sequences for antimicrobial peptides
Honam researchers used AI to narrow about 28,000 protein sequences to 11 antimicrobial candidates
Problem
Researchers needed to identify promising antimicrobial peptides within a large collection of biological sequences.
Approach
The institute worked with Chonnam National University, Insilicogen and the Korea Food Research Institute. AI screened protein sequences for antimicrobial candidates. Researchers then conducted experiments and filed a peptide patent application in January 2025.
Results
Takeaway
AI supported candidate selection before experimental testing. The result was a research output with commercialization still prospective.
Categories
- Size
- Small business
- Industry
- Public sector
- Business function
- IT and R&D
- Innovation type
- Process innovation
- AI technology
- Predictive analytics and ML
- Adoption
- Partner co-development
- Evidence
- Company's own claim
Sources
Source summaries
Newsis reported the institute's AI screening and experimental follow-up within a research program begun in 2023. Researchers selected 11 candidates from about 28,000 sequences and subsequently filed a patent application.
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