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A modular artificial intelligence framework to facilitate fluorophore design
This article introduces FLAME (FLuorophore design Acceleration Module), an AI framework that revolutionizes fluorophore design by integrating open-source databases, advanced prediction models, and molecule generators. It addresses the challenges of data sparsity and complex structure-property relationships in fluorophore development. FLAME features FluoDB, the largest open-source fluorophore database, and FLSF, a novel prediction model with a domain-knowledge-derived fingerprint, demonstrating superior accuracy and speed. The framework enables efficient screening and generation of new fluorophores, validated by the successful synthesis of novel coumarin derivatives with bright fluorescence.
Executive Impact
FLAME provides a robust, AI-driven solution for accelerating fluorophore discovery, overcoming traditional R&D bottlenecks, and enabling faster market entry for novel compounds across various applications.
55,169
Fluorophore-Solvent Pairs in FluoDB
0.94
FLSF R² for Aabs/Aem Prediction
10x
Times Faster Training (FLSF vs. ABT-MPNN)
Deep Analysis & Enterprise Applications
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FLAME Framework Architecture
The FLAME framework employs a modular AI architecture to streamline fluorophore design, from data collection to experimental validation.
Enterprise Process Flow
Data Collection & Processing (FluoDB)
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FLSF Model Training & Prediction
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Molecule Generation (Reinvent 4)
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Experimental Evaluation (Coumarins)
FLSF Model Performance
FLSF (FLuorescence prediction with fluoroScaFfold-driven model) significantly outperforms previous models in speed and accuracy for predicting key optical properties, enabling rapid virtual screening.
12.56nm
Lowest MAE for Aabs Prediction (FLSF)
Data Volume and Diversity
FluoDB, developed within FLAME, represents a significant advancement in fluorophore databases, offering unparalleled volume and structural diversity crucial for robust AI model training.
| Database | Unique Compounds | Optical Properties Available | Key Advantages |
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| FluoDB (This Study) | 35,528 | Aabs, Aem, ΦPL, Emax |
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| Deep4Chem | 6,708 | Aabs, Aem |
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| ChemFluor | 2,919 | Aabs, Aem, ΦPL |
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Accelerated Fluorophore Discovery
FLAME's integrated approach enables the rapid generation and validation of novel fluorophores, drastically reducing traditional R&D cycles.
Real-world Application: 3,4-Oxazole-Fused Coumarins
Using the FLAME framework, novel 3,4-oxazole-fused coumarins were predicted and synthesized. This led to the discovery of an unreported compound with bright fluorescence (ΦPL = 0.541, log10εmax = 4.314 in water), demonstrating FLAME's capability to accelerate the design of new fluorophores and reduce reliance on trial-and-error experiments. The predicted optical properties were highly consistent with experimental results (MAE = 13.3 nm for Aabs, 0.093 for ΦPL). This highlights the potential for rapid iteration and discovery in a domain traditionally hampered by synthetic challenges and complex photophysical effects.
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Your Accelerated Implementation Roadmap
Leverage our expertise to integrate FLAME into your R&D workflow seamlessly. This roadmap outlines a typical pathway to transform your fluorophore design capabilities.
Phase 1: Discovery & Customization
Initial consultation to understand your specific fluorophore needs and integrate proprietary data into FLAME's knowledge base.
Phase 2: Model Adaptation & Training
Fine-tuning FLSF and other models with your custom datasets, ensuring optimal prediction accuracy for your target applications.
Phase 3: Integration & Pilot Program
Seamless integration of FLAME into your existing R&D software ecosystem, followed by a pilot program with your research team.
Phase 4: Scaling & Continuous Optimization
Full-scale deployment, ongoing support, and continuous refinement of FLAME's capabilities based on real-world experimental feedback.
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