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Supplementary Information for The Virtual Lab of AI Agents Designs New SARS-CoV-2 Nanobodies

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Virtual Lab of AI Agents Designs Nanobodies Against COVID, But Prompts Matter!

This study describes a virtual lab where AI agents designed nanobodies against new SARS-CoV-2 variants by modifying existing ones, utilizing machine learning tools like ESM and AlphaFold. The research demonstrates the importance of prompt engineering, finding that the agents' tool selection is highly sensitive to how questions are phrased. Finetuning the AI agents allowed them to learn about newer variants that appeared after their initial training data cutoff.

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A virtual lab with AI agents designed nanobodies against COVID variants by modifying existing ones and using machine learning tools like ESM and AlphaFold. Testing different ways to prompt the AIs, showed they are sensitive to what users ask for.

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Dependence on Existing Nanobodies for Modification
While the virtual lab framework demonstrates the potential of AI agents in scientific research, it is crucial to note that these agents operate based on existing data and knowledge. The success of the nanobody design is contingent upon the availability of well-characterized nanobodies. The exploration of entirely new antibody/nanobody designs might require different strategies.
Knowledge Cut-off of Pre-trained Models
The dependency on pre-trained machine learning models, while offering advantages in terms of efficiency, introduces a limitation regarding the models' awareness of novel information. The knowledge cut-off date of these models necessitates additional mechanisms to update the agents with recent advances, especially concerning newly emerged virus variants.
Dependence on Prompt Engineering
The effectiveness of the Virtual Lab relies heavily on the quality and relevance of the prompt engineering. Variations in the prompt can significantly influence the tools and approaches selected by the agents. Careful and comprehensive prompt design is crucial for guiding the agents towards desired research outcomes.

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This supplementary information details a novel approach using AI agents for nanobody design, demonstrating a promising application of AI in biomedical research. It clearly outlines the methodology and its limitations, including the dependence on pre-trained models and the importance of prompt engineering. The findings contribute to our understanding of how AI agents can be effectively used in scientific discovery, making it a valuable addition to the field. The reliance on existing nanobodies for modification somewhat limits its innovativeness, thus preventing a rating of 5.

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Título original: Supplementary Information for The Virtual Lab of AI Agents Designs New SARS-CoV-2 Nanobodies
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