Accelerating antibody discovery and optimization with high-throughput experimentation and machine learning

Abstract The integration of high-throughput experimentation and machine learning is transforming data-driven antibody engineering, revolutionizing the discovery and optimization of antibody therapeutics. These approaches employ extensive datasets comprising antibody sequences, structures, and functi...

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Main Authors: Ryo Matsunaga, Kouhei Tsumoto
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Biomedical Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12929-025-01141-x
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description Abstract The integration of high-throughput experimentation and machine learning is transforming data-driven antibody engineering, revolutionizing the discovery and optimization of antibody therapeutics. These approaches employ extensive datasets comprising antibody sequences, structures, and functional properties to train predictive models that enable rational design. This review highlights the significant advancements in data acquisition and feature extraction, emphasizing the necessity of capturing both sequence and structural information. We illustrate how machine learning models, including protein language models, are used not only to enhance affinity but also to optimize other crucial therapeutic properties, such as specificity, stability, viscosity, and manufacturability. Furthermore, we provide practical examples and case studies to demonstrate how the synergy between experimental and computational approaches accelerates antibody engineering. Finally, this review discusses the remaining challenges in fully realizing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered antibody discovery pipelines to expedite therapeutic development.
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spelling doaj-art-c7f3ffca30c54b1fa5b3d4f6c6adbeb72025-08-20T01:49:35ZengBMCJournal of Biomedical Science1423-01272025-05-0132111510.1186/s12929-025-01141-xAccelerating antibody discovery and optimization with high-throughput experimentation and machine learningRyo Matsunaga0Kouhei Tsumoto1Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, The University of TokyoDepartment of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, The University of TokyoAbstract The integration of high-throughput experimentation and machine learning is transforming data-driven antibody engineering, revolutionizing the discovery and optimization of antibody therapeutics. These approaches employ extensive datasets comprising antibody sequences, structures, and functional properties to train predictive models that enable rational design. This review highlights the significant advancements in data acquisition and feature extraction, emphasizing the necessity of capturing both sequence and structural information. We illustrate how machine learning models, including protein language models, are used not only to enhance affinity but also to optimize other crucial therapeutic properties, such as specificity, stability, viscosity, and manufacturability. Furthermore, we provide practical examples and case studies to demonstrate how the synergy between experimental and computational approaches accelerates antibody engineering. Finally, this review discusses the remaining challenges in fully realizing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered antibody discovery pipelines to expedite therapeutic development.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12929-025-01141-xAntibody therapeuticsMachine learningData-driven designAntibody designComputational antibody engineering
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Accelerating antibody discovery and optimization with high-throughput experimentation and machine learning
Journal of Biomedical Science
Antibody therapeutics
Machine learning
Data-driven design
Antibody design
Computational antibody engineering
title Accelerating antibody discovery and optimization with high-throughput experimentation and machine learning
title_full Accelerating antibody discovery and optimization with high-throughput experimentation and machine learning
title_fullStr Accelerating antibody discovery and optimization with high-throughput experimentation and machine learning
title_full_unstemmed Accelerating antibody discovery and optimization with high-throughput experimentation and machine learning
title_short Accelerating antibody discovery and optimization with high-throughput experimentation and machine learning
title_sort accelerating antibody discovery and optimization with high throughput experimentation and machine learning
topic Antibody therapeutics
Machine learning
Data-driven design
Antibody design
Computational antibody engineering
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12929-025-01141-x
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