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CodonBench

Paste a protein or a coding DNA sequence and get a version optimized for your expression host. The protein stays identical; only the codons change.

Input

"Match host usage" picks codons in proportion to how often the host uses them, skipping rare codons (under 10%). "Most frequent codon" always uses the host's top codon, which maximizes CAI but can create repetitive sequence. Change the seed to get a different valid design.

About CodonBench

CodonBench is a free online tool for codon optimization. Optimize a gene's codons for E. coli, yeast, or human expression. It runs entirely in your browser, so there is nothing to install and your data stays on your device.

Features

Common questions

What is the difference between the two methods?

Most frequent codon always uses the host's top codon, which maximizes CAI but can create repetitive sequence. Match host usage chooses codons in proportion to natural usage and skips rare ones, which usually gives a more balanced gene.

Will the protein change?

No. Every design is translated back and checked against your original protein before it is shown.

Where do the codon usage values come from?

They are approximate relative frequencies based on the Kazusa codon usage database. For critical constructs, confirm with your gene synthesis provider.

CodonBench

by Gataca Corporation · Version 1.0

Optimize codons online for E. coli, yeast, or human expression. Back-translate proteins, calculate CAI and GC content, flag rare codons, and avoid restriction sites.

Methods
Relative codon usage based on the Kazusa database. Codon Adaptation Index as defined by Sharp and Li (1987).
Privacy
Everything runs on your device. Nothing you enter is uploaded or stored by Gataca Corporation.
Offline
Once installed, CodonBench keeps working without an internet connection.
Learn more
gataca.com/tools/codonbench

Results are provided for research use and should be verified for critical applications.

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