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Model update · 2023 · code

LigandMPNN entered the model lineage

Extended the ProteinMPNN concept to functional sites and molecular partners.

ModelProteinMPNN / LigandMPNN
OrganizationInstitute for Protein Design, UW
Year2023
Event typeversion-release
Evidence sourcecode
Editorial statuscurated

Why this model matters

ProteinMPNN solves the inverse-folding problem: given a target backbone, it designs amino-acid sequences that reliably fold to it, dramatically outperforming physics-based design. LigandMPNN adds awareness of small molecules, metals and nucleic acids for functional-site design.

Current evidence boundary

  • Performance depends on the evaluation dataset and operating conditions.
  • A structured benchmark claim has not yet been extracted for this record.
  • Outputs require task-specific scientific and experimental validation.