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optogenetic toolkit

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LOV and BLUF domains represent new contributors to the optogenetic toolkit.

Here, we review recent advances using light to control basic cellular functions and discuss the engineering challenges that lie ahead for improving and expanding the ever-growing optogenetic toolkit.

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Source 1review2012Molecular PlantDOI PubMed

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Source 2review2012Biology of the CellDOI PubMed

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Claim 1advantage summarysupports2012Source 2DOI PubMed

Light-actuated tools enable manipulation of molecular events with very high spatial precision and fast temporal resolution because light can be rapidly delivered and focused within cells.

Claim 2field challenge summarysupports2012Source 2DOI PubMed

Improving and expanding the optogenetic toolkit remains an engineering challenge.

Claim 3review scope summarysupports2012Source 1DOI PubMed

LOV and BLUF domains are presented as new contributors to the optogenetic toolkit.