Mutation E300 recommended by protein language models gives ChrimsonR amplified photocurrent response
Samuel M. Ehrlich, Alexandra D. VandeLoo, Benjamin Magondu, Athena J. Chien, Sapna Sinha, Edward S. Boyden, Craig R. Forest
The paper uses protein language models to predict ChrimsonR mutations that enhance photocurrent response, validating two mutations that significantly improve function.
Scientific Reports · Sep 8, 2026Peer-reviewedNeuroscience