Toolkit/AcrIIC3-LOV2 light-switchable anti-CRISPR hybrid

AcrIIC3-LOV2 light-switchable anti-CRISPR hybrid

Multi-Component Switch·Research·Since 2019

Also known as: AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids, engineered, light-dependent anti-CRISPR protein

Taxonomy: Mechanism Branch / Architecture. Workflows sit above the mechanism and technique branches rather than replacing them.

Summary

AcrIIC3-LOV2 is an engineered light-switchable anti-CRISPR protein formed by fusing the Neisseria meningitidis Cas9 inhibitor AcrIIC3 to the Avena sativa LOV2 blue-light sensory domain. In mammalian cells, two reported hybrids strongly inhibit NmeCas9 in the dark and allow robust genome editing under blue-light irradiation.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This tool enables optogenetic control of NmeCas9 genome editing by coupling anti-CRISPR inhibition to blue light. It is useful for experiments requiring reversible, light-gated suppression of a type II-C CRISPR effector rather than constitutive Cas9 activity.

Problem solved

It addresses the problem of controlling NmeCas9 activity with temporal precision in mammalian cells. Specifically, it provides a way to keep NmeCas9 strongly inhibited in the dark while permitting editing after blue-light exposure.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

Architecture: A composed arrangement of multiple parts that instantiates one or more mechanisms.

Target processes

editingrecombination

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

The construct is a fusion between AcrIIC3 and the Avena sativa LOV2 blue-light sensory domain. Reported function involves blue-light irradiation and was demonstrated in mammalian cells for control of NmeCas9 genome editing; no additional construct architecture, delivery method, or cofactor requirements are specified in the supplied evidence.

The supplied evidence is limited to two reported hybrids and mammalian-cell genome editing with NmeCas9. No independent replication, quantitative performance metrics, or validation in other CRISPR systems, organisms, or application contexts are provided here.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Observations

successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

Inferred from claim c2 during normalization. Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark and permitted genome editing upon blue light irradiation. Derived from claim c2. Quoted text: Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

Inferred from claim c2 during normalization. Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark and permitted genome editing upon blue light irradiation. Derived from claim c2. Quoted text: Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

Inferred from claim c2 during normalization. Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark and permitted genome editing upon blue light irradiation. Derived from claim c2. Quoted text: Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

Inferred from claim c2 during normalization. Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark and permitted genome editing upon blue light irradiation. Derived from claim c2. Quoted text: Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

Inferred from claim c2 during normalization. Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark and permitted genome editing upon blue light irradiation. Derived from claim c2. Quoted text: Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

Inferred from claim c2 during normalization. Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark and permitted genome editing upon blue light irradiation. Derived from claim c2. Quoted text: Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

Inferred from claim c2 during normalization. Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark and permitted genome editing upon blue light irradiation. Derived from claim c2. Quoted text: Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.

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Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1activity controlsupports2020Source 2needs review

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids potently blocked NmeCas9 activity in the dark while permitting robust genome editing upon blue light irradiation.

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked NmeCas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.
Claim 2activity controlsupports2020Source 2needs review

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids potently blocked NmeCas9 activity in the dark while permitting robust genome editing upon blue light irradiation.

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked NmeCas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.
Claim 3activity controlsupports2020Source 2needs review

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids potently blocked NmeCas9 activity in the dark while permitting robust genome editing upon blue light irradiation.

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked NmeCas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.
Claim 4activity controlsupports2020Source 2needs review

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids potently blocked NmeCas9 activity in the dark while permitting robust genome editing upon blue light irradiation.

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked NmeCas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.
Claim 5activity controlsupports2020Source 2needs review

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids potently blocked NmeCas9 activity in the dark while permitting robust genome editing upon blue light irradiation.

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked NmeCas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.
Claim 6activity controlsupports2020Source 2needs review

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids potently blocked NmeCas9 activity in the dark while permitting robust genome editing upon blue light irradiation.

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked NmeCas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.
Claim 7activity controlsupports2020Source 2needs review

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids potently blocked NmeCas9 activity in the dark while permitting robust genome editing upon blue light irradiation.

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked NmeCas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.
Claim 8design implicationsupports2020Source 2needs review

The work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and suggests a route for designing optogenetic anti-CRISPR proteins.

Together, our work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and might suggest a new route for the design of optogenetic Acrs.
Claim 9design implicationsupports2020Source 2needs review

The work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and suggests a route for designing optogenetic anti-CRISPR proteins.

Together, our work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and might suggest a new route for the design of optogenetic Acrs.
Claim 10design implicationsupports2020Source 2needs review

The work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and suggests a route for designing optogenetic anti-CRISPR proteins.

Together, our work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and might suggest a new route for the design of optogenetic Acrs.
Claim 11design implicationsupports2020Source 2needs review

The work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and suggests a route for designing optogenetic anti-CRISPR proteins.

Together, our work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and might suggest a new route for the design of optogenetic Acrs.
Claim 12design implicationsupports2020Source 2needs review

The work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and suggests a route for designing optogenetic anti-CRISPR proteins.

Together, our work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and might suggest a new route for the design of optogenetic Acrs.
Claim 13design implicationsupports2020Source 2needs review

The work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and suggests a route for designing optogenetic anti-CRISPR proteins.

Together, our work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and might suggest a new route for the design of optogenetic Acrs.
Claim 14design implicationsupports2020Source 2needs review

The work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and suggests a route for designing optogenetic anti-CRISPR proteins.

Together, our work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and might suggest a new route for the design of optogenetic Acrs.
Claim 15engineering designsupports2020Source 2needs review

The authors created hybrids between AcrIIC3 and the Avena sativa LOV2 blue light sensory domain.

we created hybrids between the NmeCas9 inhibitor AcrIIC3 and the LOV2 blue light sensory domain from Avena sativa
Claim 16engineering designsupports2020Source 2needs review

The authors created hybrids between AcrIIC3 and the Avena sativa LOV2 blue light sensory domain.

we created hybrids between the NmeCas9 inhibitor AcrIIC3 and the LOV2 blue light sensory domain from Avena sativa
Claim 17engineering designsupports2020Source 2needs review

The authors created hybrids between AcrIIC3 and the Avena sativa LOV2 blue light sensory domain.

we created hybrids between the NmeCas9 inhibitor AcrIIC3 and the LOV2 blue light sensory domain from Avena sativa
Claim 18engineering designsupports2020Source 2needs review

The authors created hybrids between AcrIIC3 and the Avena sativa LOV2 blue light sensory domain.

we created hybrids between the NmeCas9 inhibitor AcrIIC3 and the LOV2 blue light sensory domain from Avena sativa
Claim 19engineering designsupports2020Source 2needs review

The authors created hybrids between AcrIIC3 and the Avena sativa LOV2 blue light sensory domain.

we created hybrids between the NmeCas9 inhibitor AcrIIC3 and the LOV2 blue light sensory domain from Avena sativa
Claim 20engineering designsupports2020Source 2needs review

The authors created hybrids between AcrIIC3 and the Avena sativa LOV2 blue light sensory domain.

we created hybrids between the NmeCas9 inhibitor AcrIIC3 and the LOV2 blue light sensory domain from Avena sativa
Claim 21engineering designsupports2020Source 2needs review

The authors created hybrids between AcrIIC3 and the Avena sativa LOV2 blue light sensory domain.

we created hybrids between the NmeCas9 inhibitor AcrIIC3 and the LOV2 blue light sensory domain from Avena sativa
Claim 22first reportsupports2020Source 2needs review

This paper reports the first optogenetic tool to control NmeCas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered light-dependent anti-CRISPR protein.

Here, we report the first optogenetic tool to control NmeCas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered, light-dependent anti-CRISPR (Acr) protein.
Claim 23first reportsupports2020Source 2needs review

This paper reports the first optogenetic tool to control NmeCas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered light-dependent anti-CRISPR protein.

Here, we report the first optogenetic tool to control NmeCas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered, light-dependent anti-CRISPR (Acr) protein.
Claim 24first reportsupports2020Source 2needs review

This paper reports the first optogenetic tool to control NmeCas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered light-dependent anti-CRISPR protein.

Here, we report the first optogenetic tool to control NmeCas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered, light-dependent anti-CRISPR (Acr) protein.
Claim 25first reportsupports2020Source 2needs review

This paper reports the first optogenetic tool to control NmeCas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered light-dependent anti-CRISPR protein.

Here, we report the first optogenetic tool to control NmeCas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered, light-dependent anti-CRISPR (Acr) protein.
Claim 26first reportsupports2020Source 2needs review

This paper reports the first optogenetic tool to control NmeCas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered light-dependent anti-CRISPR protein.

Here, we report the first optogenetic tool to control NmeCas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered, light-dependent anti-CRISPR (Acr) protein.
Claim 27first reportsupports2020Source 2needs review

This paper reports the first optogenetic tool to control NmeCas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered light-dependent anti-CRISPR protein.

Here, we report the first optogenetic tool to control NmeCas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered, light-dependent anti-CRISPR (Acr) protein.
Claim 28first reportsupports2020Source 2needs review

This paper reports the first optogenetic tool to control NmeCas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered light-dependent anti-CRISPR protein.

Here, we report the first optogenetic tool to control NmeCas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered, light-dependent anti-CRISPR (Acr) protein.
Claim 29structural observationsupports2020Source 2needs review

Structural analysis indicated that the LOV2 domain in the hybrids is located close to the Cas9 binding surface.

Structural analysis revealed that, within these hybrids, the LOV2 domain is located in striking proximity to the Cas9 binding surface.
Claim 30structural observationsupports2020Source 2needs review

Structural analysis indicated that the LOV2 domain in the hybrids is located close to the Cas9 binding surface.

Structural analysis revealed that, within these hybrids, the LOV2 domain is located in striking proximity to the Cas9 binding surface.
Claim 31structural observationsupports2020Source 2needs review

Structural analysis indicated that the LOV2 domain in the hybrids is located close to the Cas9 binding surface.

Structural analysis revealed that, within these hybrids, the LOV2 domain is located in striking proximity to the Cas9 binding surface.
Claim 32structural observationsupports2020Source 2needs review

Structural analysis indicated that the LOV2 domain in the hybrids is located close to the Cas9 binding surface.

Structural analysis revealed that, within these hybrids, the LOV2 domain is located in striking proximity to the Cas9 binding surface.
Claim 33structural observationsupports2020Source 2needs review

Structural analysis indicated that the LOV2 domain in the hybrids is located close to the Cas9 binding surface.

Structural analysis revealed that, within these hybrids, the LOV2 domain is located in striking proximity to the Cas9 binding surface.
Claim 34structural observationsupports2020Source 2needs review

Structural analysis indicated that the LOV2 domain in the hybrids is located close to the Cas9 binding surface.

Structural analysis revealed that, within these hybrids, the LOV2 domain is located in striking proximity to the Cas9 binding surface.
Claim 35structural observationsupports2020Source 2needs review

Structural analysis indicated that the LOV2 domain in the hybrids is located close to the Cas9 binding surface.

Structural analysis revealed that, within these hybrids, the LOV2 domain is located in striking proximity to the Cas9 binding surface.
Claim 36activity controlsupports2019Source 1needs review

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark and permitted genome editing upon blue light irradiation.

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.
Claim 37activity controlsupports2019Source 1needs review

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark and permitted genome editing upon blue light irradiation.

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.
Claim 38activity controlsupports2019Source 1needs review

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark and permitted genome editing upon blue light irradiation.

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.
Claim 39activity controlsupports2019Source 1needs review

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark and permitted genome editing upon blue light irradiation.

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.
Claim 40activity controlsupports2019Source 1needs review

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark and permitted genome editing upon blue light irradiation.

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.
Claim 41activity controlsupports2019Source 1needs review

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark and permitted genome editing upon blue light irradiation.

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.
Claim 42activity controlsupports2019Source 1needs review

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark and permitted genome editing upon blue light irradiation.

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.
Claim 43design implicationsupports2019Source 1needs review

The work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and suggests a route for designing optogenetic anti-CRISPR proteins.

Together, our work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and might suggest a new route for the design of optogenetic Acrs.
Claim 44design implicationsupports2019Source 1needs review

The work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and suggests a route for designing optogenetic anti-CRISPR proteins.

Together, our work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and might suggest a new route for the design of optogenetic Acrs.
Claim 45design implicationsupports2019Source 1needs review

The work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and suggests a route for designing optogenetic anti-CRISPR proteins.

Together, our work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and might suggest a new route for the design of optogenetic Acrs.
Claim 46design implicationsupports2019Source 1needs review

The work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and suggests a route for designing optogenetic anti-CRISPR proteins.

Together, our work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and might suggest a new route for the design of optogenetic Acrs.
Claim 47design implicationsupports2019Source 1needs review

The work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and suggests a route for designing optogenetic anti-CRISPR proteins.

Together, our work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and might suggest a new route for the design of optogenetic Acrs.
Claim 48design implicationsupports2019Source 1needs review

The work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and suggests a route for designing optogenetic anti-CRISPR proteins.

Together, our work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and might suggest a new route for the design of optogenetic Acrs.
Claim 49design implicationsupports2019Source 1needs review

The work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and suggests a route for designing optogenetic anti-CRISPR proteins.

Together, our work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and might suggest a new route for the design of optogenetic Acrs.
Claim 50structural observationsupports2019Source 1needs review

Structural analysis placed the LOV2 domain in close proximity to the Cas9 binding surface within the hybrids.

Structural analysis revealed that, within these hybrids, the LOV2 domain is located in striking proximity to the Cas9 binding surface.
Claim 51structural observationsupports2019Source 1needs review

Structural analysis placed the LOV2 domain in close proximity to the Cas9 binding surface within the hybrids.

Structural analysis revealed that, within these hybrids, the LOV2 domain is located in striking proximity to the Cas9 binding surface.
Claim 52structural observationsupports2019Source 1needs review

Structural analysis placed the LOV2 domain in close proximity to the Cas9 binding surface within the hybrids.

Structural analysis revealed that, within these hybrids, the LOV2 domain is located in striking proximity to the Cas9 binding surface.
Claim 53structural observationsupports2019Source 1needs review

Structural analysis placed the LOV2 domain in close proximity to the Cas9 binding surface within the hybrids.

Structural analysis revealed that, within these hybrids, the LOV2 domain is located in striking proximity to the Cas9 binding surface.
Claim 54structural observationsupports2019Source 1needs review

Structural analysis placed the LOV2 domain in close proximity to the Cas9 binding surface within the hybrids.

Structural analysis revealed that, within these hybrids, the LOV2 domain is located in striking proximity to the Cas9 binding surface.
Claim 55structural observationsupports2019Source 1needs review

Structural analysis placed the LOV2 domain in close proximity to the Cas9 binding surface within the hybrids.

Structural analysis revealed that, within these hybrids, the LOV2 domain is located in striking proximity to the Cas9 binding surface.
Claim 56structural observationsupports2019Source 1needs review

Structural analysis placed the LOV2 domain in close proximity to the Cas9 binding surface within the hybrids.

Structural analysis revealed that, within these hybrids, the LOV2 domain is located in striking proximity to the Cas9 binding surface.
Claim 57tool introductionsupports2019Source 1needs review

This work reports an optogenetic tool that controls Nme Cas9 activity in mammalian cells using an engineered light-dependent anti-CRISPR protein.

Here, we report the first optogenetic tool to control Nme Cas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered, light-dependent anti-CRISPR (Acr) protein.
Claim 58tool introductionsupports2019Source 1needs review

This work reports an optogenetic tool that controls Nme Cas9 activity in mammalian cells using an engineered light-dependent anti-CRISPR protein.

Here, we report the first optogenetic tool to control Nme Cas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered, light-dependent anti-CRISPR (Acr) protein.
Claim 59tool introductionsupports2019Source 1needs review

This work reports an optogenetic tool that controls Nme Cas9 activity in mammalian cells using an engineered light-dependent anti-CRISPR protein.

Here, we report the first optogenetic tool to control Nme Cas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered, light-dependent anti-CRISPR (Acr) protein.
Claim 60tool introductionsupports2019Source 1needs review

This work reports an optogenetic tool that controls Nme Cas9 activity in mammalian cells using an engineered light-dependent anti-CRISPR protein.

Here, we report the first optogenetic tool to control Nme Cas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered, light-dependent anti-CRISPR (Acr) protein.
Claim 61tool introductionsupports2019Source 1needs review

This work reports an optogenetic tool that controls Nme Cas9 activity in mammalian cells using an engineered light-dependent anti-CRISPR protein.

Here, we report the first optogenetic tool to control Nme Cas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered, light-dependent anti-CRISPR (Acr) protein.
Claim 62tool introductionsupports2019Source 1needs review

This work reports an optogenetic tool that controls Nme Cas9 activity in mammalian cells using an engineered light-dependent anti-CRISPR protein.

Here, we report the first optogenetic tool to control Nme Cas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered, light-dependent anti-CRISPR (Acr) protein.
Claim 63tool introductionsupports2019Source 1needs review

This work reports an optogenetic tool that controls Nme Cas9 activity in mammalian cells using an engineered light-dependent anti-CRISPR protein.

Here, we report the first optogenetic tool to control Nme Cas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered, light-dependent anti-CRISPR (Acr) protein.

Approval Evidence

2 sources9 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug acriic3-lov2-light-switchable-anti-crispr-hybrid
we created hybrids between the NmeCas9 inhibitor AcrIIC3 and the LOV2 blue light sensory domain from Avena sativa

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we created hybrids between the Nme Cas9 inhibitor AcrIIC3 and the LOV2 blue light sensory domain from Avena sativa

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activity controlsupports

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids potently blocked NmeCas9 activity in the dark while permitting robust genome editing upon blue light irradiation.

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked NmeCas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.

Source:

design implicationsupports

The work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and suggests a route for designing optogenetic anti-CRISPR proteins.

Together, our work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and might suggest a new route for the design of optogenetic Acrs.

Source:

engineering designsupports

The authors created hybrids between AcrIIC3 and the Avena sativa LOV2 blue light sensory domain.

we created hybrids between the NmeCas9 inhibitor AcrIIC3 and the LOV2 blue light sensory domain from Avena sativa

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first reportsupports

This paper reports the first optogenetic tool to control NmeCas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered light-dependent anti-CRISPR protein.

Here, we report the first optogenetic tool to control NmeCas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered, light-dependent anti-CRISPR (Acr) protein.

Source:

structural observationsupports

Structural analysis indicated that the LOV2 domain in the hybrids is located close to the Cas9 binding surface.

Structural analysis revealed that, within these hybrids, the LOV2 domain is located in striking proximity to the Cas9 binding surface.

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activity controlsupports

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark and permitted genome editing upon blue light irradiation.

Two AcrIIC3-LOV2 hybrids from our collection potently blocked Nme Cas9 activity in the dark, while permitting robust genome editing at various endogenous loci upon blue light irradiation.

Source:

design implicationsupports

The work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and suggests a route for designing optogenetic anti-CRISPR proteins.

Together, our work demonstrates optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector and might suggest a new route for the design of optogenetic Acrs.

Source:

structural observationsupports

Structural analysis placed the LOV2 domain in close proximity to the Cas9 binding surface within the hybrids.

Structural analysis revealed that, within these hybrids, the LOV2 domain is located in striking proximity to the Cas9 binding surface.

Source:

tool introductionsupports

This work reports an optogenetic tool that controls Nme Cas9 activity in mammalian cells using an engineered light-dependent anti-CRISPR protein.

Here, we report the first optogenetic tool to control Nme Cas9 activity in mammalian cells via an engineered, light-dependent anti-CRISPR (Acr) protein.

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The reported hybrids potently blocked NmeCas9 activity in the dark and permitted robust genome editing upon blue-light irradiation. The study also demonstrated optogenetic regulation of a type II-C CRISPR effector, establishing a design route for light-switchable anti-CRISPR proteins.

Ranked Citations

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    Seeded from load plan for claim c3.

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    StructuralSource 2Nucleic Acids Research2020Claim 1Claim 2Claim 3

    Seeded from load plan for claim c4.