Toolkit/CRY-BARs

CRY-BARs

Multi-Component Switch·Research·Since 2022

Also known as: CRY-BAR, light-gated I-BAR domain containing tools

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

Summary

CRY-BARs are a family of light-gated optogenetic tools that contain an I-BAR domain and are designed to remodel membrane architecture. They are intended to provide spatial and temporal control over cellular processes involving membrane protrusion formation.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

CRY-BARs are useful for experimentally controlling and monitoring membrane architecture remodeling and associated cellular dynamics with light. Source evidence indicates application in cell lines and primary neuron cultures for reporting membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.

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with applications in the remodeling of membrane architectures and the control of cellular dynamics

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Using cell lines and primary neuron cultures, we demonstrate that the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.

Problem solved

CRY-BARs address the need for a light-responsive system to manipulate membrane protrusions and membrane architecture in living cells. The available evidence supports their use for controlling cellular dynamics linked to membrane remodeling, but does not provide more specific benchmarking against prior tools.

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with applications in the remodeling of membrane architectures and the control of cellular dynamics

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Using cell lines and primary neuron cultures, we demonstrate that the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

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

Target processes

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Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

The tool is described as a multi-component, light-gated construct family containing an I-BAR domain, consistent with implementation by domain fusion. The supplied evidence does not specify the exact construct architecture, chromophore requirements, expression strategy, or illumination parameters.

The supplied evidence does not report quantitative performance metrics, activation wavelengths, kinetics, reversibility, or comparative performance. Independent replication is not provided in the evidence, and validation appears limited to the originating study.

Validation

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Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1applicationsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs have applications in remodeling membrane architectures and controlling cellular dynamics.

with applications in the remodeling of membrane architectures and the control of cellular dynamics
Claim 2applicationsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs have applications in remodeling membrane architectures and controlling cellular dynamics.

with applications in the remodeling of membrane architectures and the control of cellular dynamics
Claim 3applicationsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs have applications in remodeling membrane architectures and controlling cellular dynamics.

with applications in the remodeling of membrane architectures and the control of cellular dynamics
Claim 4applicationsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs have applications in remodeling membrane architectures and controlling cellular dynamics.

with applications in the remodeling of membrane architectures and the control of cellular dynamics
Claim 5applicationsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs have applications in remodeling membrane architectures and controlling cellular dynamics.

with applications in the remodeling of membrane architectures and the control of cellular dynamics
Claim 6applicationsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs have applications in remodeling membrane architectures and controlling cellular dynamics.

with applications in the remodeling of membrane architectures and the control of cellular dynamics
Claim 7applicationsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs have applications in remodeling membrane architectures and controlling cellular dynamics.

with applications in the remodeling of membrane architectures and the control of cellular dynamics
Claim 8application demo resultsupports2022Source 1needs review

In cell lines and primary neuron cultures, the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.

Using cell lines and primary neuron cultures, we demonstrate that the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.
Claim 9application demo resultsupports2022Source 1needs review

In cell lines and primary neuron cultures, the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.

Using cell lines and primary neuron cultures, we demonstrate that the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.
Claim 10application demo resultsupports2022Source 1needs review

In cell lines and primary neuron cultures, the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.

Using cell lines and primary neuron cultures, we demonstrate that the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.
Claim 11application demo resultsupports2022Source 1needs review

In cell lines and primary neuron cultures, the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.

Using cell lines and primary neuron cultures, we demonstrate that the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.
Claim 12application demo resultsupports2022Source 1needs review

In cell lines and primary neuron cultures, the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.

Using cell lines and primary neuron cultures, we demonstrate that the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.
Claim 13application demo resultsupports2022Source 1needs review

In cell lines and primary neuron cultures, the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.

Using cell lines and primary neuron cultures, we demonstrate that the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.
Claim 14application demo resultsupports2022Source 1needs review

In cell lines and primary neuron cultures, the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.

Using cell lines and primary neuron cultures, we demonstrate that the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.
Claim 15design and implementationsupports2022Source 1needs review

The paper describes the design and implementation of a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR-domain-containing tools called CRY-BARs.

In this work, we describe the design and implementation of a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR domain containing tools (‘CRY-BARs’)
Claim 16design and implementationsupports2022Source 1needs review

The paper describes the design and implementation of a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR-domain-containing tools called CRY-BARs.

In this work, we describe the design and implementation of a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR domain containing tools (‘CRY-BARs’)
Claim 17design and implementationsupports2022Source 1needs review

The paper describes the design and implementation of a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR-domain-containing tools called CRY-BARs.

In this work, we describe the design and implementation of a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR domain containing tools (‘CRY-BARs’)
Claim 18design and implementationsupports2022Source 1needs review

The paper describes the design and implementation of a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR-domain-containing tools called CRY-BARs.

In this work, we describe the design and implementation of a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR domain containing tools (‘CRY-BARs’)
Claim 19design and implementationsupports2022Source 1needs review

The paper describes the design and implementation of a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR-domain-containing tools called CRY-BARs.

In this work, we describe the design and implementation of a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR domain containing tools (‘CRY-BARs’)
Claim 20design and implementationsupports2022Source 1needs review

The paper describes the design and implementation of a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR-domain-containing tools called CRY-BARs.

In this work, we describe the design and implementation of a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR domain containing tools (‘CRY-BARs’)
Claim 21design and implementationsupports2022Source 1needs review

The paper describes the design and implementation of a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR-domain-containing tools called CRY-BARs.

In this work, we describe the design and implementation of a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR domain containing tools (‘CRY-BARs’)
Claim 22mechanism or functionsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs can be used for spatial and temporal control of cellular processes that require induction of membrane protrusions by leveraging the intrinsic membrane-binding propensity of the I-BAR domain.

By taking advantage of the intrinsic membrane binding propensity of the I-BAR domain, CRY-BARs can be used for spatial and temporal control of cellular processes that require induction of membrane protrusions.
Claim 23mechanism or functionsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs can be used for spatial and temporal control of cellular processes that require induction of membrane protrusions by leveraging the intrinsic membrane-binding propensity of the I-BAR domain.

By taking advantage of the intrinsic membrane binding propensity of the I-BAR domain, CRY-BARs can be used for spatial and temporal control of cellular processes that require induction of membrane protrusions.
Claim 24mechanism or functionsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs can be used for spatial and temporal control of cellular processes that require induction of membrane protrusions by leveraging the intrinsic membrane-binding propensity of the I-BAR domain.

By taking advantage of the intrinsic membrane binding propensity of the I-BAR domain, CRY-BARs can be used for spatial and temporal control of cellular processes that require induction of membrane protrusions.
Claim 25mechanism or functionsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs can be used for spatial and temporal control of cellular processes that require induction of membrane protrusions by leveraging the intrinsic membrane-binding propensity of the I-BAR domain.

By taking advantage of the intrinsic membrane binding propensity of the I-BAR domain, CRY-BARs can be used for spatial and temporal control of cellular processes that require induction of membrane protrusions.
Claim 26mechanism or functionsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs can be used for spatial and temporal control of cellular processes that require induction of membrane protrusions by leveraging the intrinsic membrane-binding propensity of the I-BAR domain.

By taking advantage of the intrinsic membrane binding propensity of the I-BAR domain, CRY-BARs can be used for spatial and temporal control of cellular processes that require induction of membrane protrusions.
Claim 27mechanism or functionsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs can be used for spatial and temporal control of cellular processes that require induction of membrane protrusions by leveraging the intrinsic membrane-binding propensity of the I-BAR domain.

By taking advantage of the intrinsic membrane binding propensity of the I-BAR domain, CRY-BARs can be used for spatial and temporal control of cellular processes that require induction of membrane protrusions.
Claim 28mechanism or functionsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs can be used for spatial and temporal control of cellular processes that require induction of membrane protrusions by leveraging the intrinsic membrane-binding propensity of the I-BAR domain.

By taking advantage of the intrinsic membrane binding propensity of the I-BAR domain, CRY-BARs can be used for spatial and temporal control of cellular processes that require induction of membrane protrusions.
Claim 29mechanistic rolesupports2022Source 1needs review

Ezrin acts as a relay between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton and is an important mediator of CRY-BAR switch function.

Moreover, we provide evidence that Ezrin acts as a relay between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton and therefore is an important mediator of switch function.
Claim 30mechanistic rolesupports2022Source 1needs review

Ezrin acts as a relay between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton and is an important mediator of CRY-BAR switch function.

Moreover, we provide evidence that Ezrin acts as a relay between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton and therefore is an important mediator of switch function.
Claim 31mechanistic rolesupports2022Source 1needs review

Ezrin acts as a relay between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton and is an important mediator of CRY-BAR switch function.

Moreover, we provide evidence that Ezrin acts as a relay between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton and therefore is an important mediator of switch function.
Claim 32mechanistic rolesupports2022Source 1needs review

Ezrin acts as a relay between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton and is an important mediator of CRY-BAR switch function.

Moreover, we provide evidence that Ezrin acts as a relay between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton and therefore is an important mediator of switch function.
Claim 33mechanistic rolesupports2022Source 1needs review

Ezrin acts as a relay between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton and is an important mediator of CRY-BAR switch function.

Moreover, we provide evidence that Ezrin acts as a relay between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton and therefore is an important mediator of switch function.
Claim 34mechanistic rolesupports2022Source 1needs review

Ezrin acts as a relay between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton and is an important mediator of CRY-BAR switch function.

Moreover, we provide evidence that Ezrin acts as a relay between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton and therefore is an important mediator of switch function.
Claim 35mechanistic rolesupports2022Source 1needs review

Ezrin acts as a relay between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton and is an important mediator of CRY-BAR switch function.

Moreover, we provide evidence that Ezrin acts as a relay between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton and therefore is an important mediator of switch function.
Claim 36toolkit positioningsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs hold promise as a useful addition to the optogenetic toolkit for studying membrane remodeling in live cells.

Overall, CRY-BARs hold promise as a useful addition to the optogenetic toolkit to study membrane remodeling in live cells.
Claim 37toolkit positioningsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs hold promise as a useful addition to the optogenetic toolkit for studying membrane remodeling in live cells.

Overall, CRY-BARs hold promise as a useful addition to the optogenetic toolkit to study membrane remodeling in live cells.
Claim 38toolkit positioningsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs hold promise as a useful addition to the optogenetic toolkit for studying membrane remodeling in live cells.

Overall, CRY-BARs hold promise as a useful addition to the optogenetic toolkit to study membrane remodeling in live cells.
Claim 39toolkit positioningsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs hold promise as a useful addition to the optogenetic toolkit for studying membrane remodeling in live cells.

Overall, CRY-BARs hold promise as a useful addition to the optogenetic toolkit to study membrane remodeling in live cells.
Claim 40toolkit positioningsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs hold promise as a useful addition to the optogenetic toolkit for studying membrane remodeling in live cells.

Overall, CRY-BARs hold promise as a useful addition to the optogenetic toolkit to study membrane remodeling in live cells.
Claim 41toolkit positioningsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs hold promise as a useful addition to the optogenetic toolkit for studying membrane remodeling in live cells.

Overall, CRY-BARs hold promise as a useful addition to the optogenetic toolkit to study membrane remodeling in live cells.
Claim 42toolkit positioningsupports2022Source 1needs review

CRY-BARs hold promise as a useful addition to the optogenetic toolkit for studying membrane remodeling in live cells.

Overall, CRY-BARs hold promise as a useful addition to the optogenetic toolkit to study membrane remodeling in live cells.

Approval Evidence

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we describe the design and implementation of a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR domain containing tools (‘CRY-BARs’)

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applicationsupports

CRY-BARs have applications in remodeling membrane architectures and controlling cellular dynamics.

with applications in the remodeling of membrane architectures and the control of cellular dynamics

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application demo resultsupports

In cell lines and primary neuron cultures, the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.

Using cell lines and primary neuron cultures, we demonstrate that the CRY-BAR optogenetic tool reports membrane dynamic changes associated with cellular activity.

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design and implementationsupports

The paper describes the design and implementation of a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR-domain-containing tools called CRY-BARs.

In this work, we describe the design and implementation of a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR domain containing tools (‘CRY-BARs’)

Source:

mechanism or functionsupports

CRY-BARs can be used for spatial and temporal control of cellular processes that require induction of membrane protrusions by leveraging the intrinsic membrane-binding propensity of the I-BAR domain.

By taking advantage of the intrinsic membrane binding propensity of the I-BAR domain, CRY-BARs can be used for spatial and temporal control of cellular processes that require induction of membrane protrusions.

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mechanistic rolesupports

Ezrin acts as a relay between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton and is an important mediator of CRY-BAR switch function.

Moreover, we provide evidence that Ezrin acts as a relay between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton and therefore is an important mediator of switch function.

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toolkit positioningsupports

CRY-BARs hold promise as a useful addition to the optogenetic toolkit for studying membrane remodeling in live cells.

Overall, CRY-BARs hold promise as a useful addition to the optogenetic toolkit to study membrane remodeling in live cells.

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

A key strength is that CRY-BARs were presented as a family of versatile light-gated I-BAR-domain-containing tools for membrane architecture remodeling. They were reported in both cell lines and primary neuron cultures, indicating use beyond a single cellular context.

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