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Our research explores using proteins that bind REEs as a potentially eco-friendly alternative for purification. Lanmodulin (LanM) is a natural protein known for its extremely strong (picomolar) affinity for REEs. However, LanM\u2019s disordered structure makes it challenging for engineering. To overcome this, we developed a protein engineering platform based on the stable 4-Helix Bundle (4HB) framework, which has 3 helix-loop-helix regions. We incorporated the core REE-binding segments, a helix-loop-helix region, from native LanM (specifically, LanM loop1 into the 4HB\u2019s second loop) in prearranged optimal REE-binding configuration. The 4HB platform underwent engineering to eliminate off-target REE binding as well and was then rationally designed for specificity towards REEs with smaller ionic radii. This resulted in successful REE binding with nanomolar affinities. 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