Molecular render representing LigandMPNN

LigandMPNN

Sequence design around ligands, metals and nucleotides

LigandMPNN extends ProteinMPNN with sidechain-aware message passing over arbitrary ligands, metal ions, nucleic acids and modified residues. It designs sequences in the presence of non-protein context, improving binding-site geometry and catalytic-residue placement. Essential for enzyme and binder redesign near cofactors or substrates.

LigandMPNN is live on MolPilot — load a structure, mark what to redesign, and press Design.

At a glance

Input
Backbone with ligands (PDB)
Output
Designed sequences (FASTA)
Developed by
Baker Lab, UW
Published
Dauparas et al., 2023 · 2023
#sequence-design#ligands#inverse-folding