SpeedyGenesXL

SpeedyGenesXL generates ultralarge bespoke variant gene libraries to enable systematic exploration of protein sequence space for directed evolution and protein engineering.


Key Features:

  • Automation and high-throughput capability: Automates production of diverse gene libraries to increase throughput in library preparation.
  • Supported library types: Generates wild-type genes, Boolean OR, combinatorial, and combinatorial-OR-type libraries.
  • Bespoke ultralarge variant synthesis: Enables creation of application-specific ultralarge variant gene libraries.
  • Cost reduction in library sourcing: Reduces reliance on commercial libraries for large-scale directed evolution experiments.

Scientific Applications:

  • Protein engineering: Facilitates directed evolution to improve catalytic efficiency (k_cat), thermostability, and organic solvent tolerance.
  • Variant discovery and screening: Enables systematic exploration of protein sequence space using ultralarge libraries for identification of desirable variants.

Methodology:

Builds upon the SpeedyGenes methodology for generating diverse genetic libraries and automates simultaneous production of multiple bespoke libraries.

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Details

License:
Not licensed
Cost:
Free of charge
Tool Type:
command-line tool
Operating Systems:
Mac, Linux, Windows
Programming Languages:
Python
Added:
9/1/2022
Last Updated:
11/24/2024

Operations

Publications

Sadler JC, Swainston N, Dunstan MS, Currin A, Kell DB. SpeedyGenesXL: an Automated, High-Throughput Platform for the Preparation of Bespoke Ultralarge Variant Libraries for Directed Evolution. Methods in Molecular Biology. 2022. doi:10.1007/978-1-0716-2152-3_5. PMID:35727444.