Optogenetic techniques present us with a potential means to control protein phase behavior with spatiotemporal precision.
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optogenetic control of protein phase transitions
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control intracellular protein condensates with light
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Development of optogenetic tools for phase transitions may help elucidate physiological roles of condensates and antagonize pathological condensates to restore cellular homeostasis.
Optogenetic techniques can be used to construct synthetic condensates.
Optogenetic techniques offer a potential means to control intracellular protein phase behavior with spatiotemporal precision.
The review examines the design and evolution of optogenetic tools for manipulating protein phase transitions in complex biological systems.