Toolkit/CRY2 and LOV-fused degron light-responsive repression/degradation system

CRY2 and LOV-fused degron light-responsive repression/degradation system

Multi-Component Switch·Research·Since 2017

Also known as: CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron system

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

Summary

The CRY2 and LOV-fused degron light-responsive repression/degradation system is a multi-component optogenetic platform reported in mammalian cells that uses light to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels. It is based on Arabidopsis cryptochrome 2 (CRY2), which interacts with CIB1 upon illumination, together with a LOV-fused degron configuration.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This system is useful because it couples light control of transcriptional repression with light-driven protein depletion in a single framework, enabling bidirectional regulation of gene expression. The cited work states that such tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression across a variety of cells and model systems.

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These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

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a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light

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a system using CRY2 and CIB1 to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription

Problem solved

This tool addresses the problem of coordinating rapid, light-triggered suppression of gene output at more than one regulatory layer. Specifically, the evidence supports a design intended to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

Problem links

Need conditional protein clearance

Derived

The CRY2 and LOV-fused degron light-responsive repression/degradation system is a multi-component optogenetic platform that uses light to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels. It is based on Arabidopsis cryptochrome 2 (CRY2) and a LOV-fused degron configuration reported in mammalian cells.

Need precise spatiotemporal control with light input

Derived

The CRY2 and LOV-fused degron light-responsive repression/degradation system is a multi-component optogenetic platform that uses light to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels. It is based on Arabidopsis cryptochrome 2 (CRY2) and a LOV-fused degron configuration reported in mammalian cells.

Need tighter control over gene expression timing or amplitude

Derived

The CRY2 and LOV-fused degron light-responsive repression/degradation system is a multi-component optogenetic platform that uses light to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels. It is based on Arabidopsis cryptochrome 2 (CRY2) and a LOV-fused degron configuration reported in mammalian cells.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

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

Techniques

No technique tags yet.

Target processes

degradationtranscription

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

cofactor dependency: cofactor requirement unknownencoding mode: genetically encodedimplementation constraint: context specific validationimplementation constraint: multi component delivery burdenimplementation constraint: spectral hardware requirementoperating role: regulatorswitch architecture: multi componentswitch architecture: recruitment

The system is multi-component and relies on CRY2 together with CIB1, since CRY2-CIB1 interaction upon illumination is explicitly supported by the source. The nuclear clearing phenotype depended on a dimerization domain in CRY2-fused transcriptional activators, indicating that construct architecture and domain fusion are important design variables; the evidence otherwise gives limited practical detail on expression, delivery, or cofactor requirements.

The supplied evidence does not provide quantitative performance metrics such as repression magnitude, degradation kinetics, reversibility, or wavelength dependence for the combined CRY2/LOV-degron configuration. Independent replication beyond the cited 2017 study is not provided, and validation details for organisms or cell types using the exact combined system are limited.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1capability statementsupports2017Source 1needs review

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.
Claim 2capability statementsupports2017Source 1needs review

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.
Claim 3capability statementsupports2017Source 1needs review

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.
Claim 4capability statementsupports2017Source 1needs review

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.
Claim 5capability statementsupports2017Source 1needs review

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.
Claim 6capability statementsupports2017Source 1needs review

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.
Claim 7capability statementsupports2017Source 1needs review

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.
Claim 8capability statementsupports2017Source 1needs review

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.
Claim 9capability statementsupports2017Source 1needs review

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.
Claim 10capability statementsupports2017Source 1needs review

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.
Claim 11capability statementsupports2017Source 1needs review

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.
Claim 12capability statementsupports2017Source 1needs review

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.
Claim 13capability statementsupports2017Source 1needs review

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.
Claim 14capability statementsupports2017Source 1needs review

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.
Claim 15capability statementsupports2017Source 1needs review

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.
Claim 16capability statementsupports2017Source 1needs review

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.
Claim 17capability statementsupports2017Source 1needs review

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.
Claim 18interaction propertysupports2017Source 1needs review

CRY2 and CIB1 interact upon light illumination.

CRY2 and CIB1, Arabidopsis proteins that interact upon light illumination
Claim 19interaction propertysupports2017Source 1needs review

CRY2 and CIB1 interact upon light illumination.

CRY2 and CIB1, Arabidopsis proteins that interact upon light illumination
Claim 20interaction propertysupports2017Source 1needs review

CRY2 and CIB1 interact upon light illumination.

CRY2 and CIB1, Arabidopsis proteins that interact upon light illumination
Claim 21interaction propertysupports2017Source 1needs review

CRY2 and CIB1 interact upon light illumination.

CRY2 and CIB1, Arabidopsis proteins that interact upon light illumination
Claim 22interaction propertysupports2017Source 1needs review

CRY2 and CIB1 interact upon light illumination.

CRY2 and CIB1, Arabidopsis proteins that interact upon light illumination
Claim 23mechanistic dependencysupports2017Source 1needs review

The nuclear clearing phenotype depended on the presence of a dimerization domain in CRY2-fused transcriptional activators.

The nuclear clearing phenotype was dependent on the presence of a dimerization domain contained within the CRY2-fused transcriptional activators.
Claim 24mechanistic dependencysupports2017Source 1needs review

The nuclear clearing phenotype depended on the presence of a dimerization domain in CRY2-fused transcriptional activators.

The nuclear clearing phenotype was dependent on the presence of a dimerization domain contained within the CRY2-fused transcriptional activators.
Claim 25mechanistic dependencysupports2017Source 1needs review

The nuclear clearing phenotype depended on the presence of a dimerization domain in CRY2-fused transcriptional activators.

The nuclear clearing phenotype was dependent on the presence of a dimerization domain contained within the CRY2-fused transcriptional activators.
Claim 26mechanistic dependencysupports2017Source 1needs review

The nuclear clearing phenotype depended on the presence of a dimerization domain in CRY2-fused transcriptional activators.

The nuclear clearing phenotype was dependent on the presence of a dimerization domain contained within the CRY2-fused transcriptional activators.
Claim 27mechanistic dependencysupports2017Source 1needs review

The nuclear clearing phenotype depended on the presence of a dimerization domain in CRY2-fused transcriptional activators.

The nuclear clearing phenotype was dependent on the presence of a dimerization domain contained within the CRY2-fused transcriptional activators.
Claim 28phenotype observationsupports2017Source 1needs review

In mammalian cells, CRY2-tethered proteins showed light-dependent redistribution and clearing within the nucleus.

While adopting this approach to regulate transcription in mammalian cells, we observed light-dependent redistribution and clearing of CRY2-tethered proteins within the nucleus.
Claim 29phenotype observationsupports2017Source 1needs review

In mammalian cells, CRY2-tethered proteins showed light-dependent redistribution and clearing within the nucleus.

While adopting this approach to regulate transcription in mammalian cells, we observed light-dependent redistribution and clearing of CRY2-tethered proteins within the nucleus.
Claim 30phenotype observationsupports2017Source 1needs review

In mammalian cells, CRY2-tethered proteins showed light-dependent redistribution and clearing within the nucleus.

While adopting this approach to regulate transcription in mammalian cells, we observed light-dependent redistribution and clearing of CRY2-tethered proteins within the nucleus.
Claim 31phenotype observationsupports2017Source 1needs review

In mammalian cells, CRY2-tethered proteins showed light-dependent redistribution and clearing within the nucleus.

While adopting this approach to regulate transcription in mammalian cells, we observed light-dependent redistribution and clearing of CRY2-tethered proteins within the nucleus.
Claim 32phenotype observationsupports2017Source 1needs review

In mammalian cells, CRY2-tethered proteins showed light-dependent redistribution and clearing within the nucleus.

While adopting this approach to regulate transcription in mammalian cells, we observed light-dependent redistribution and clearing of CRY2-tethered proteins within the nucleus.
Claim 33tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2-CIB1 system was developed to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription.

a system using CRY2 and CIB1 to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription
Claim 34tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2-CIB1 system was developed to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription.

a system using CRY2 and CIB1 to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription
Claim 35tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2-CIB1 system was developed to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription.

a system using CRY2 and CIB1 to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription
Claim 36tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2-CIB1 system was developed to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription.

a system using CRY2 and CIB1 to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription
Claim 37tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2-CIB1 system was developed to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription.

a system using CRY2 and CIB1 to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription
Claim 38tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2-CIB1 system was developed to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription.

a system using CRY2 and CIB1 to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription
Claim 39tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2-CIB1 system was developed to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription.

a system using CRY2 and CIB1 to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription
Claim 40tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2-CIB1 system was developed to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription.

a system using CRY2 and CIB1 to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription
Claim 41tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2-CIB1 system was developed to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription.

a system using CRY2 and CIB1 to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription
Claim 42tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2-CIB1 system was developed to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription.

a system using CRY2 and CIB1 to induce protein expression with light through stimulation of transcription
Claim 43tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light
Claim 44tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light
Claim 45tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light
Claim 46tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light
Claim 47tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light
Claim 48tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light
Claim 49tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light
Claim 50tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light
Claim 51tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light
Claim 52tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light
Claim 53tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light
Claim 54tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light
Claim 55tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light
Claim 56tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light
Claim 57tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light
Claim 58tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light
Claim 59tool functionsupports2017Source 1needs review

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light

Approval Evidence

1 source2 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug cry2-and-lov-fused-degron-light-responsive-repression-degradation-system
a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light

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capability statementsupports

These tools enable precise bidirectional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

These tools will allow precise, bi-directional control of gene expression in a variety of cells and model systems.

Source:

tool functionsupports

A CRY2 plus LOV-fused degron system was developed to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light.

a system using CRY2 and a LOV-fused degron to simultaneously block transcription and deplete protein levels with light

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

Evidence supports light-induced CRY2-CIB1 interaction and light-dependent redistribution/clearing of CRY2-tethered proteins within the nucleus in mammalian cells. The source also reports that these optogenetic tools provide precise bidirectional control of gene expression in multiple cellular and model-system contexts.

Compared with Cry2

CRY2 and LOV-fused degron light-responsive repression/degradation system and Cry2 address a similar problem space because they share degradation, transcription.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: degradation, transcription; shared mechanisms: degradation; same primary input modality: light

Strengths here: may avoid an exogenous cofactor requirement.

Relative tradeoffs: appears more independently replicated.

CRY2 and LOV-fused degron light-responsive repression/degradation system and CRY2-CIB1 light-inducible transcription system address a similar problem space because they share transcription.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: transcription; shared mechanisms: light-dependent subcellular redistribution, light-induced heterodimerization; same primary input modality: light

Compared with mOptoT7

CRY2 and LOV-fused degron light-responsive repression/degradation system and mOptoT7 address a similar problem space because they share transcription.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: transcription; shared mechanisms: light-induced heterodimerization; same primary input modality: light

Relative tradeoffs: appears more independently replicated; looks easier to implement in practice.

Ranked Citations

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    StructuralSource 1Nucleic Acids Research2017Claim 16Claim 10Claim 10

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