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New AlphaFold Database release adds viral protein complexes to support pandemic preparedness

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Briefings

The AlphaFold Database has released an open collection of AI-predicted protein structures for over 2,800 viral families, specifically prioritizing those known to infect humans to aid pandemic preparedness. This release provides a foundational resource for researchers studying viral interactions, though the dataset represents a snapshot of current predictions rather than a complete catalog of all known viral proteins.

Key points

• The AlphaFold Database now hosts over 2,800 AI-predicted protein structures for viral families known to infect humans, prioritizing these proteomes for pandemic preparedness efforts.

Context and limitations

The dataset represents a snapshot of current AI predictions and does not include all known viral proteins, nor does it cover the full range of viral families infecting humans.

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