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Binding was tested only against recombinant toxins; no designs were tested for neutralization in cells or for efficacy in living animals.

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Our results show binding only against recombinant toxins ... we didn't test any design for neutralization in vitro (against cells grown in the lab) or for efficacy in vivo (in living animals, such as mice).

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How Claude designed protein binders against scorpion neurotoxins
Anthropic · 2026-10-20

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Anthropic says 17 of 211 designed proteins bound scorpion toxins in tests 21 Oct 2026

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“Binding was tested only against recombinant toxins; no designs were tested for neutralization in cells or for efficacy in living animals.” ai notis, checked 21 Oct 2026. Source: How Claude designed protein binders against scorpion neurotoxins (Anthropic). https://ainotis.com/c/2074

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ai notis. (2026, October 21). Binding was tested only against recombinant toxins; no designs were tested for neutralization in cells or for efficacy in living animals [Checked claim 2074]. ai notis. https://ainotis.com/c/2074

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