Toolkit/doxycycline- and light-inducible Cre recombinase

doxycycline- and light-inducible Cre recombinase

Multi-Component Switch·Research·Since 2022

Also known as: DiLiCre

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

Summary

DiLiCre is an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system described as a doxycycline- and light-inducible Cre recombinase mouse model for optogenetic genome editing. It enables inducible Cre-mediated genome recombination in vivo, including light-induced mutagenesis and positional cell tracing by intravital microscopy.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This tool is useful for inducing Cre-lox genome recombination in vivo with combined doxycycline and light control. The reported applications include light-induced mutagenesis and positional cell tracing by intravital microscopy in a mouse model.

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we generate a DiLiCre mouse line, and illustrated the biological applicability of DiLiCre for light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy

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illustrate how this model is a powerful genome-editing tool for biological and biomedical research

Problem solved

DiLiCre addresses the need for inducible in vivo genome editing with optical control in a transgenic mouse context. The source specifically positions it as a doxycycline- and light-inducible system for optogenetic genome editing.

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we generate a DiLiCre mouse line, and illustrated the biological applicability of DiLiCre for light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

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

Techniques

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Target processes

editingrecombination

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

The available evidence indicates implementation in a mouse transgenic setting and dependence on both doxycycline and light for induction. The provided material does not specify construct architecture, photoreceptor domains, illumination parameters, or delivery details.

The supplied evidence does not provide quantitative performance metrics such as recombination efficiency, background activity, light wavelength, temporal kinetics, or tissue penetration limits. Independent replication is not documented in the provided material.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1application statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

DiLiCre enabled light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy.

we generate a DiLiCre mouse line, and illustrated the biological applicability of DiLiCre for light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy
Claim 2application statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

DiLiCre enabled light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy.

we generate a DiLiCre mouse line, and illustrated the biological applicability of DiLiCre for light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy
Claim 3application statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

DiLiCre enabled light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy.

we generate a DiLiCre mouse line, and illustrated the biological applicability of DiLiCre for light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy
Claim 4application statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

DiLiCre enabled light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy.

we generate a DiLiCre mouse line, and illustrated the biological applicability of DiLiCre for light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy
Claim 5application statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

DiLiCre enabled light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy.

we generate a DiLiCre mouse line, and illustrated the biological applicability of DiLiCre for light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy
Claim 6application statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

DiLiCre enabled light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy.

we generate a DiLiCre mouse line, and illustrated the biological applicability of DiLiCre for light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy
Claim 7application statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

DiLiCre enabled light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy.

we generate a DiLiCre mouse line, and illustrated the biological applicability of DiLiCre for light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy
Claim 8biological observationsupports2022Source 1needs review

Newly formed HrasV12 mutant cells were observed to move toward the interfollicular dermis in the reported experiments.

These experiments illustrate how newly formed HrasV12 mutant cells follow an unnatural movement towards the interfollicular dermis.
Claim 9biological observationsupports2022Source 1needs review

Newly formed HrasV12 mutant cells were observed to move toward the interfollicular dermis in the reported experiments.

These experiments illustrate how newly formed HrasV12 mutant cells follow an unnatural movement towards the interfollicular dermis.
Claim 10biological observationsupports2022Source 1needs review

Newly formed HrasV12 mutant cells were observed to move toward the interfollicular dermis in the reported experiments.

These experiments illustrate how newly formed HrasV12 mutant cells follow an unnatural movement towards the interfollicular dermis.
Claim 11biological observationsupports2022Source 1needs review

Newly formed HrasV12 mutant cells were observed to move toward the interfollicular dermis in the reported experiments.

These experiments illustrate how newly formed HrasV12 mutant cells follow an unnatural movement towards the interfollicular dermis.
Claim 12biological observationsupports2022Source 1needs review

Newly formed HrasV12 mutant cells were observed to move toward the interfollicular dermis in the reported experiments.

These experiments illustrate how newly formed HrasV12 mutant cells follow an unnatural movement towards the interfollicular dermis.
Claim 13biological observationsupports2022Source 1needs review

Newly formed HrasV12 mutant cells were observed to move toward the interfollicular dermis in the reported experiments.

These experiments illustrate how newly formed HrasV12 mutant cells follow an unnatural movement towards the interfollicular dermis.
Claim 14biological observationsupports2022Source 1needs review

Newly formed HrasV12 mutant cells were observed to move toward the interfollicular dermis in the reported experiments.

These experiments illustrate how newly formed HrasV12 mutant cells follow an unnatural movement towards the interfollicular dermis.
Claim 15engineering resultsupports2022Source 1needs review

The authors engineered an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system called DiLiCre.

Here, we engineer an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system that we refer to as doxycycline- and light-inducible Cre recombinase (DiLiCre).
Claim 16engineering resultsupports2022Source 1needs review

The authors engineered an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system called DiLiCre.

Here, we engineer an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system that we refer to as doxycycline- and light-inducible Cre recombinase (DiLiCre).
Claim 17engineering resultsupports2022Source 1needs review

The authors engineered an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system called DiLiCre.

Here, we engineer an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system that we refer to as doxycycline- and light-inducible Cre recombinase (DiLiCre).
Claim 18engineering resultsupports2022Source 1needs review

The authors engineered an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system called DiLiCre.

Here, we engineer an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system that we refer to as doxycycline- and light-inducible Cre recombinase (DiLiCre).
Claim 19engineering resultsupports2022Source 1needs review

The authors engineered an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system called DiLiCre.

Here, we engineer an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system that we refer to as doxycycline- and light-inducible Cre recombinase (DiLiCre).
Claim 20engineering resultsupports2022Source 1needs review

The authors engineered an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system called DiLiCre.

Here, we engineer an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system that we refer to as doxycycline- and light-inducible Cre recombinase (DiLiCre).
Claim 21engineering resultsupports2022Source 1needs review

The authors engineered an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system called DiLiCre.

Here, we engineer an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system that we refer to as doxycycline- and light-inducible Cre recombinase (DiLiCre).
Claim 22performance statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

DiLiCre is described as an efficient photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model.

Together, we develop an efficient photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model
Claim 23performance statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

DiLiCre is described as an efficient photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model.

Together, we develop an efficient photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model
Claim 24performance statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

DiLiCre is described as an efficient photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model.

Together, we develop an efficient photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model
Claim 25performance statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

DiLiCre is described as an efficient photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model.

Together, we develop an efficient photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model
Claim 26performance statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

DiLiCre is described as an efficient photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model.

Together, we develop an efficient photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model
Claim 27performance statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

DiLiCre is described as an efficient photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model.

Together, we develop an efficient photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model
Claim 28performance statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

DiLiCre is described as an efficient photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model.

Together, we develop an efficient photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model
Claim 29utility statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

The model is presented as a powerful genome-editing tool for biological and biomedical research.

illustrate how this model is a powerful genome-editing tool for biological and biomedical research
Claim 30utility statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

The model is presented as a powerful genome-editing tool for biological and biomedical research.

illustrate how this model is a powerful genome-editing tool for biological and biomedical research
Claim 31utility statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

The model is presented as a powerful genome-editing tool for biological and biomedical research.

illustrate how this model is a powerful genome-editing tool for biological and biomedical research
Claim 32utility statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

The model is presented as a powerful genome-editing tool for biological and biomedical research.

illustrate how this model is a powerful genome-editing tool for biological and biomedical research
Claim 33utility statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

The model is presented as a powerful genome-editing tool for biological and biomedical research.

illustrate how this model is a powerful genome-editing tool for biological and biomedical research
Claim 34utility statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

The model is presented as a powerful genome-editing tool for biological and biomedical research.

illustrate how this model is a powerful genome-editing tool for biological and biomedical research
Claim 35utility statementsupports2022Source 1needs review

The model is presented as a powerful genome-editing tool for biological and biomedical research.

illustrate how this model is a powerful genome-editing tool for biological and biomedical research

Approval Evidence

1 source5 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug doxycycline-and-light-inducible-cre-recombinase
Here, we engineer an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system that we refer to as doxycycline- and light-inducible Cre recombinase (DiLiCre).

Source:

application statementsupports

DiLiCre enabled light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy.

we generate a DiLiCre mouse line, and illustrated the biological applicability of DiLiCre for light-induced mutagenesis in vivo and positional cell-tracing by intravital microscopy

Source:

biological observationsupports

Newly formed HrasV12 mutant cells were observed to move toward the interfollicular dermis in the reported experiments.

These experiments illustrate how newly formed HrasV12 mutant cells follow an unnatural movement towards the interfollicular dermis.

Source:

engineering resultsupports

The authors engineered an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system called DiLiCre.

Here, we engineer an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system that we refer to as doxycycline- and light-inducible Cre recombinase (DiLiCre).

Source:

performance statementsupports

DiLiCre is described as an efficient photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model.

Together, we develop an efficient photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model

Source:

utility statementsupports

The model is presented as a powerful genome-editing tool for biological and biomedical research.

illustrate how this model is a powerful genome-editing tool for biological and biomedical research

Source:

Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The system was reported as an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase and was demonstrated in vivo in a mouse model. Reported use cases include light-induced mutagenesis and positional cell tracing, and the study observed newly formed HrasV12 mutant cells moving toward the interfollicular dermis.

Source:

Here, we engineer an optimized photoactivatable Cre recombinase system that we refer to as doxycycline- and light-inducible Cre recombinase (DiLiCre).

Source:

Together, we develop an efficient photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model

Ranked Citations

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    StructuralSource 1Nature Communications2022Claim 1Claim 2Claim 3

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