👉 Amino engineering, also known as protein engineering or directed evolution of proteins, is a field that focuses on the rational design and modification of proteins to enhance or alter their functions. This process involves manipulating the amino acid sequence of a protein to achieve desired properties, such as increased stability, altered substrate specificity, or improved catalytic activity. Techniques used in amino engineering include site-directed mutagenesis, where specific amino acids are substituted or deleted, and random mutagenesis, which introduces a wide range of mutations into the protein sequence. Computational methods are often employed to predict the effects of these changes, guiding experimental efforts to optimize protein performance. The ultimate goal of amino engineering is to create proteins with novel or improved functions for applications in medicine, biotechnology, and materials science.
