EMMA-CAD

EMMA-CAD enables automated design and optimization of customized mammalian expression vectors for modular synthetic biology applications.


Key Features:

  • Automated Connector Selection: Uses advanced computer optimization algorithms to select connectors and precisely integrate DNA components during vector assembly.
  • Customizable Part Libraries: Allows tailoring of part libraries to match specific experimental requirements for expression vector construction.
  • Personalized Design Spaces: Supports creation of personalized design spaces to configure unique vector architectures.
  • Protocol Generation: Translates vector assembly designs into human- and machine-readable protocols suitable for automated workflows.
  • Integration with EMMA: Integrates with the Extensible Modular Mammalian Assembly (EMMA) automated pipeline for end-to-end vector construction.
  • Modular Expression Circuit Support: Supports modular design and assembly of DNA expression circuits for mammalian systems.

Scientific Applications:

  • Modular DNA expression circuit design: Enables construction of modular expression circuits in mammalian systems using defined DNA parts and connectors.
  • High-throughput vector construction: Accelerates rapid and precise design of mammalian expression vectors for high-throughput synthetic biology investigations.
  • Automated assembly workflows: Facilitates translation of designs into automated production by providing machine-readable protocols and EMMA pipeline integration.

Methodology:

Automated connector selection using computer optimization algorithms; generation of human- and machine-readable assembly protocols; integration into the Extensible Modular Mammalian Assembly (EMMA) automated pipeline.

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Details

Cost:
Free of charge (with restrictions)
Tool Type:
web application, workflow
Operating Systems:
Mac, Linux, Windows
Added:
6/13/2022
Last Updated:
6/13/2022

Operations

Publications

Luo Y, James JS, Jones S, Martella A, Cai Y. EMMA-CAD: Design Automation for Synthetic Mammalian Constructs. ACS Synthetic Biology. 2022;11(2):579-586. doi:10.1021/acssynbio.1c00433. PMID:35050610.

PMID: 35050610
Funding: - Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council: BB/P02114X/1 - Volkswagen Foundation: R123021 - Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Synthetic Genomics: ZDSYS201802061806209 - Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Synthetic Genomics: 2019B030301006 - Shenzhen Science and Technology Program: KQTD20180413181837372