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non-opsin-based photosensory domains

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In this review, we focus on progress towards engineering of non-opsin-based photosensory domains, and their representative applications in cell biology and physiology.

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Claim 1application scopesupports2020Source 1DOI PubMed

Optogenetic actuators engineered from photoreceptors are widely used to study cell biology and tissue physiology.

Claim 2component rolesupports2020Source 1DOI PubMed

Genetically encodable light-sensitive proteins are key building blocks of optogenetic actuators.

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There is growing demand for novel photosensory domains with improved optical properties and light-induced responses for broader biological studies.

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Most optogenetic photosensory modules are engineered from naturally occurring photoreceptor proteins from bacteria, fungi, and plants.

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The source reviews engineering of non-opsin-based photosensory domains and representative applications in cell biology and physiology.