De Novo Design of Anti-Aging Peptides
Pan, Y.; Fan, L.; Zhang, N.; Zheng, J.; Jin, Z.; Cai, H.; Ma, H.; Zhang, W.; Zhu, J.; Xu, W.; Gong, Y.; Li, R.; Liang, R.; Li, G.; Jing, H.; Ning, J.; Gao, S.; Xian, B.
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Aging, a universal biological process in complex organisms, is increasingly recognized to be driven by progressive loss of epigenetic information, as proposed in the Information Theory of Aging (ITOA). However, research on anti-aging peptides remains scarce, with most existing efforts confined to derivatives of natural proteins, while systematic design attempts are virtually absent. This limitation not only restricts discovery within the evolutionary sequence space but also hampers the identification of candidates with novel mechanisms and improved efficacy. Here, we present ElixirSeeker2, the first computational framework for de novo design of anti-aging peptides. By integrating modeling of known anti-aging peptides, activity scoring from the IC50 database, and penalty constraints from toxic peptides, ElixirSeeker2 enables large-scale virtual screening and identification of novel peptide candidates. Several lead peptides demonstrated significant effects in delaying cellular senescence, restoring cellular functions in vitro and in enhancing locomotor activity of aged Caenorhabditis elegans. This study not only validates the feasibility of de novo design in anti-aging interventions but also establishes a strategy for the development of next-generation biologics.
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