UW researchers discover AI-powered breakthrough that could boost precision cancer treatment
A breakthrough from the Baker Lab uses artificial intelligence to create proteins that bind to specific markers on diseased cells, attracting immune cells to destroy the target.
“Detecting unhealthy cells is one of the main jobs of the immune system, but it doesn’t always notice the subtle signs of cancer or viral infection,” David Baker said in a statement. “In this study, we show that computer-designed proteins can help human immune cells spot the right targets and function more effectively.”
With this development, the University of Washington’s Institute for Protein Design remains at the forefront of protein-based innovation on a national scale.