Toolkit/EL222

EL222

Multi-Component Switch·Research·Since 2013

Also known as: bacterial light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) photoreceptor EL222, blue light dependent DNA-binding protein EL222, light-activated EL222 transcription factor, LOV-HTH transcription factor, EL222

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

Summary

EL222 is a blue light-activated LOV-HTH transcription factor from the marine bacterium Erythrobacter litoralis HTCC2594 that functions as a light-dependent DNA-binding protein for optical control of transcription. Its flavin mononucleotide chromophore photodynamics have been characterized in free solution and when embedded in EL222 variants.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

EL222 is useful as a genetically encoded light input module for regulating transcription with blue light through a native light-responsive DNA-binding protein. The cited literature also supports its value as a model LOV photoreceptor for dissecting FMN excited-state and adduct-state dynamics by time-resolved spectroscopy.

Source:

Here we report on a broadband (~200-2200 cm-1) dual transient visible absorption (visTA)/FSRS set-up that can accommodate time delays from a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microseconds after illumination with an actinic pump.

Source:

We further apply the system, for the first time, to optogenetically synchronize two receiver cells performing different logic behaviors over time using blue light as a molecular clock signal

Problem solved

EL222 helps solve the problem of coupling a defined optical input to transcriptional regulation using a bacterial blue light-responsive transcription factor. The available evidence also addresses the mechanistic problem of resolving sub-millisecond FMN photochemistry in the EL222 LOV domain and its variants.

Source:

We further apply the system, for the first time, to optogenetically synchronize two receiver cells performing different logic behaviors over time using blue light as a molecular clock signal

Published Workflows

Objective: Engineer a mammalian optogenetic gene-expression system with stronger light-induced expression suitable for basic research and bioproduction, including production of difficult-to-express complex antibodies.

Why it works: The paper states that insufficient expression and induction in existing mammalian optogenetic systems can be overcome by fusing the blue-light receptor EL222 to a stronger tandem activator module composed of VP64, p65, and Rta.

blue-light activated transcriptional control via EL222-based photoswitchingenhanced transcriptional activation through tandem VP64, p65, and Rta activator domainsfusion-protein designoptogenetic stimulationmammalian gene-expression testingapplication to recombinant antibody production

Stages

  1. 1.
    Photoswitch design(library_design)

    This stage exists to redesign the optogenetic transcription factor so that mammalian cells can achieve stronger light-induced expression than current systems.

    Selection: Fuse EL222 to stronger tandem transcriptional activator domains to overcome insufficient expression and induction in mammalian optogenetic systems.

  2. 2.
    Gene-expression performance testing(functional_characterization)

    This stage tests whether the redesigned photoswitch actually overcomes the low induction and low expression limitations of prior mammalian optogenetic systems.

    Selection: Measure blue-light induction of target gene expression and compare achieved expression to strong constitutive promoters.

  3. 3.
    Application to complex antibody production(confirmatory_validation)

    This stage confirms that the strong light-inducible expression system is useful in a bioproduction-relevant application involving difficult-to-express proteins.

    Selection: Use DEL-VPR to drive expression of complex monoclonal and bispecific antibodies and assess byproduct expression and yield of functional protein complexes.

Steps

  1. 1.
    Fuse EL222 to tandem VP64-p65-Rta activator domainsengineered photoswitch

    Create a stronger blue-light inducible transcription factor for mammalian cells.

    The abstract states this design was undertaken specifically to overcome insufficient expression levels and induction in current mammalian optogenetic gene-expression systems.

  2. 2.
    Test blue-light induction of target gene expressionphotoswitch under test

    Determine whether DEL-VPR provides strong inducible expression in mammalian cells.

    This performance test is needed after design to establish that the engineered construct overcomes the stated limitations of prior systems before applying it to complex protein production.

  3. 3.
    Apply DEL-VPR to light-induced expression of monoclonal and bispecific antibodiesexpression control system

    Demonstrate utility of DEL-VPR for bioproduction-relevant expression of difficult protein complexes.

    The application step follows expression testing because the paper uses antibody production as a downstream demonstration of practical value after establishing strong inducible expression.

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

transcription

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

EL222 contains an FMN chromophore in its LOV photosensory module, so function depends on flavin-based photochemistry under blue light. The evidence explicitly references two EL222 variants and a set of 19 new variants, indicating that variant engineering has been applied, but the provided material does not specify construct architecture, promoter design, or delivery format.

The supplied evidence is strongest for photophysical characterization and only limited details are provided here on quantitative transcriptional performance, dynamic range, or host-range validation. Although 19 new EL222 variants are mentioned, the present evidence does not specify their functional properties or implementation outcomes.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1additional dynamics detectedsupports2023Source 7needs review

Analysis of the low-frequency Raman region below 1000 cm^-1 provided evidence for additional dynamical events.

Importantly, we found evidence for additional dynamical events, particularly upon analysis of the low-frequency Raman region below 1000 cm-1.
low frequency region upper bound 1000 cm^-1
Claim 2additional dynamics detectedsupports2023Source 7needs review

Analysis of the low-frequency Raman region below 1000 cm^-1 provided evidence for additional dynamical events.

Importantly, we found evidence for additional dynamical events, particularly upon analysis of the low-frequency Raman region below 1000 cm-1.
low frequency region upper bound 1000 cm^-1
Claim 3additional dynamics detectedsupports2023Source 7needs review

Analysis of the low-frequency Raman region below 1000 cm^-1 provided evidence for additional dynamical events.

Importantly, we found evidence for additional dynamical events, particularly upon analysis of the low-frequency Raman region below 1000 cm-1.
low frequency region upper bound 1000 cm^-1
Claim 4additional dynamics detectedsupports2023Source 7needs review

Analysis of the low-frequency Raman region below 1000 cm^-1 provided evidence for additional dynamical events.

Importantly, we found evidence for additional dynamical events, particularly upon analysis of the low-frequency Raman region below 1000 cm-1.
low frequency region upper bound 1000 cm^-1
Claim 5additional dynamics detectedsupports2023Source 7needs review

Analysis of the low-frequency Raman region below 1000 cm^-1 provided evidence for additional dynamical events.

Importantly, we found evidence for additional dynamical events, particularly upon analysis of the low-frequency Raman region below 1000 cm-1.
low frequency region upper bound 1000 cm^-1
Claim 6additional dynamics detectedsupports2023Source 7needs review

Analysis of the low-frequency Raman region below 1000 cm^-1 provided evidence for additional dynamical events.

Importantly, we found evidence for additional dynamical events, particularly upon analysis of the low-frequency Raman region below 1000 cm-1.
low frequency region upper bound 1000 cm^-1
Claim 7additional dynamics detectedsupports2023Source 7needs review

Analysis of the low-frequency Raman region below 1000 cm^-1 provided evidence for additional dynamical events.

Importantly, we found evidence for additional dynamical events, particularly upon analysis of the low-frequency Raman region below 1000 cm-1.
low frequency region upper bound 1000 cm^-1
Claim 8agreement with prior worksupports2023Source 7needs review

Observed lifetimes and intermediate states including singlet, triplet, and adduct agree with previous time-resolved infrared spectroscopy experiments.

The observed lifetimes and intermediate states (singlet, triplet, and adduct) are in agreement with previous time-resolved infrared spectroscopy experiments.
Claim 9agreement with prior worksupports2023Source 7needs review

Observed lifetimes and intermediate states including singlet, triplet, and adduct agree with previous time-resolved infrared spectroscopy experiments.

The observed lifetimes and intermediate states (singlet, triplet, and adduct) are in agreement with previous time-resolved infrared spectroscopy experiments.
Claim 10agreement with prior worksupports2023Source 7needs review

Observed lifetimes and intermediate states including singlet, triplet, and adduct agree with previous time-resolved infrared spectroscopy experiments.

The observed lifetimes and intermediate states (singlet, triplet, and adduct) are in agreement with previous time-resolved infrared spectroscopy experiments.
Claim 11agreement with prior worksupports2023Source 7needs review

Observed lifetimes and intermediate states including singlet, triplet, and adduct agree with previous time-resolved infrared spectroscopy experiments.

The observed lifetimes and intermediate states (singlet, triplet, and adduct) are in agreement with previous time-resolved infrared spectroscopy experiments.
Claim 12agreement with prior worksupports2023Source 7needs review

Observed lifetimes and intermediate states including singlet, triplet, and adduct agree with previous time-resolved infrared spectroscopy experiments.

The observed lifetimes and intermediate states (singlet, triplet, and adduct) are in agreement with previous time-resolved infrared spectroscopy experiments.
Claim 13agreement with prior worksupports2023Source 7needs review

Observed lifetimes and intermediate states including singlet, triplet, and adduct agree with previous time-resolved infrared spectroscopy experiments.

The observed lifetimes and intermediate states (singlet, triplet, and adduct) are in agreement with previous time-resolved infrared spectroscopy experiments.
Claim 14method applicationsupports2023Source 7needs review

The extended time scale and wavenumber range allowed monitoring of the complete excited-state dynamics of FMN free in solution and FMN embedded in two EL222 variants.

The extended time scale and wavenumber range allowed us to monitor the complete excited-state dynamics of the biological chromophore flavin mononucleotide (FMN), both free in solution and embedded in two variants of the bacterial light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) photoreceptor EL222.
Claim 15method applicationsupports2023Source 7needs review

The extended time scale and wavenumber range allowed monitoring of the complete excited-state dynamics of FMN free in solution and FMN embedded in two EL222 variants.

The extended time scale and wavenumber range allowed us to monitor the complete excited-state dynamics of the biological chromophore flavin mononucleotide (FMN), both free in solution and embedded in two variants of the bacterial light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) photoreceptor EL222.
Claim 16method applicationsupports2023Source 7needs review

The extended time scale and wavenumber range allowed monitoring of the complete excited-state dynamics of FMN free in solution and FMN embedded in two EL222 variants.

The extended time scale and wavenumber range allowed us to monitor the complete excited-state dynamics of the biological chromophore flavin mononucleotide (FMN), both free in solution and embedded in two variants of the bacterial light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) photoreceptor EL222.
Claim 17method applicationsupports2023Source 7needs review

The extended time scale and wavenumber range allowed monitoring of the complete excited-state dynamics of FMN free in solution and FMN embedded in two EL222 variants.

The extended time scale and wavenumber range allowed us to monitor the complete excited-state dynamics of the biological chromophore flavin mononucleotide (FMN), both free in solution and embedded in two variants of the bacterial light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) photoreceptor EL222.
Claim 18method applicationsupports2023Source 7needs review

The extended time scale and wavenumber range allowed monitoring of the complete excited-state dynamics of FMN free in solution and FMN embedded in two EL222 variants.

The extended time scale and wavenumber range allowed us to monitor the complete excited-state dynamics of the biological chromophore flavin mononucleotide (FMN), both free in solution and embedded in two variants of the bacterial light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) photoreceptor EL222.
Claim 19method applicationsupports2023Source 7needs review

The extended time scale and wavenumber range allowed monitoring of the complete excited-state dynamics of FMN free in solution and FMN embedded in two EL222 variants.

The extended time scale and wavenumber range allowed us to monitor the complete excited-state dynamics of the biological chromophore flavin mononucleotide (FMN), both free in solution and embedded in two variants of the bacterial light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) photoreceptor EL222.
Claim 20method applicationsupports2023Source 7needs review

The extended time scale and wavenumber range allowed monitoring of the complete excited-state dynamics of FMN free in solution and FMN embedded in two EL222 variants.

The extended time scale and wavenumber range allowed us to monitor the complete excited-state dynamics of the biological chromophore flavin mononucleotide (FMN), both free in solution and embedded in two variants of the bacterial light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) photoreceptor EL222.
Claim 21method capabilitysupports2023Source 7needs review

A broadband dual visTA/FSRS set-up spans approximately 200-2200 cm^-1 and supports delays from a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microseconds after actinic pumping.

Here we report on a broadband (~200-2200 cm-1) dual transient visible absorption (visTA)/FSRS set-up that can accommodate time delays from a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microseconds after illumination with an actinic pump.
time delay range a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microsecondswavenumber range ~200-2200 cm^-1
Claim 22method capabilitysupports2023Source 7needs review

A broadband dual visTA/FSRS set-up spans approximately 200-2200 cm^-1 and supports delays from a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microseconds after actinic pumping.

Here we report on a broadband (~200-2200 cm-1) dual transient visible absorption (visTA)/FSRS set-up that can accommodate time delays from a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microseconds after illumination with an actinic pump.
time delay range a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microsecondswavenumber range ~200-2200 cm^-1
Claim 23method capabilitysupports2023Source 7needs review

A broadband dual visTA/FSRS set-up spans approximately 200-2200 cm^-1 and supports delays from a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microseconds after actinic pumping.

Here we report on a broadband (~200-2200 cm-1) dual transient visible absorption (visTA)/FSRS set-up that can accommodate time delays from a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microseconds after illumination with an actinic pump.
time delay range a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microsecondswavenumber range ~200-2200 cm^-1
Claim 24method capabilitysupports2023Source 7needs review

A broadband dual visTA/FSRS set-up spans approximately 200-2200 cm^-1 and supports delays from a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microseconds after actinic pumping.

Here we report on a broadband (~200-2200 cm-1) dual transient visible absorption (visTA)/FSRS set-up that can accommodate time delays from a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microseconds after illumination with an actinic pump.
time delay range a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microsecondswavenumber range ~200-2200 cm^-1
Claim 25method capabilitysupports2023Source 7needs review

A broadband dual visTA/FSRS set-up spans approximately 200-2200 cm^-1 and supports delays from a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microseconds after actinic pumping.

Here we report on a broadband (~200-2200 cm-1) dual transient visible absorption (visTA)/FSRS set-up that can accommodate time delays from a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microseconds after illumination with an actinic pump.
time delay range a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microsecondswavenumber range ~200-2200 cm^-1
Claim 26method capabilitysupports2023Source 7needs review

A broadband dual visTA/FSRS set-up spans approximately 200-2200 cm^-1 and supports delays from a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microseconds after actinic pumping.

Here we report on a broadband (~200-2200 cm-1) dual transient visible absorption (visTA)/FSRS set-up that can accommodate time delays from a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microseconds after illumination with an actinic pump.
time delay range a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microsecondswavenumber range ~200-2200 cm^-1
Claim 27method capabilitysupports2023Source 7needs review

A broadband dual visTA/FSRS set-up spans approximately 200-2200 cm^-1 and supports delays from a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microseconds after actinic pumping.

Here we report on a broadband (~200-2200 cm-1) dual transient visible absorption (visTA)/FSRS set-up that can accommodate time delays from a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microseconds after illumination with an actinic pump.
time delay range a few femtoseconds to several hundreds of microsecondswavenumber range ~200-2200 cm^-1
Claim 28method utilitysupports2023Source 7needs review

Fs-to-sub-ms visTA/FSRS with a broad wavenumber range is a useful tool to characterize short-lived conformationally excited states in flavoproteins and potentially other light-responsive proteins.

We show that fs-to-sub-ms visTA/FSRS with a broad wavenumber range is a useful tool to characterize short-lived conformationally excited states in flavoproteins and potentially other light-responsive proteins.
Claim 29method utilitysupports2023Source 7needs review

Fs-to-sub-ms visTA/FSRS with a broad wavenumber range is a useful tool to characterize short-lived conformationally excited states in flavoproteins and potentially other light-responsive proteins.

We show that fs-to-sub-ms visTA/FSRS with a broad wavenumber range is a useful tool to characterize short-lived conformationally excited states in flavoproteins and potentially other light-responsive proteins.
Claim 30method utilitysupports2023Source 7needs review

Fs-to-sub-ms visTA/FSRS with a broad wavenumber range is a useful tool to characterize short-lived conformationally excited states in flavoproteins and potentially other light-responsive proteins.

We show that fs-to-sub-ms visTA/FSRS with a broad wavenumber range is a useful tool to characterize short-lived conformationally excited states in flavoproteins and potentially other light-responsive proteins.
Claim 31method utilitysupports2023Source 7needs review

Fs-to-sub-ms visTA/FSRS with a broad wavenumber range is a useful tool to characterize short-lived conformationally excited states in flavoproteins and potentially other light-responsive proteins.

We show that fs-to-sub-ms visTA/FSRS with a broad wavenumber range is a useful tool to characterize short-lived conformationally excited states in flavoproteins and potentially other light-responsive proteins.
Claim 32method utilitysupports2023Source 7needs review

Fs-to-sub-ms visTA/FSRS with a broad wavenumber range is a useful tool to characterize short-lived conformationally excited states in flavoproteins and potentially other light-responsive proteins.

We show that fs-to-sub-ms visTA/FSRS with a broad wavenumber range is a useful tool to characterize short-lived conformationally excited states in flavoproteins and potentially other light-responsive proteins.
Claim 33method utilitysupports2023Source 7needs review

Fs-to-sub-ms visTA/FSRS with a broad wavenumber range is a useful tool to characterize short-lived conformationally excited states in flavoproteins and potentially other light-responsive proteins.

We show that fs-to-sub-ms visTA/FSRS with a broad wavenumber range is a useful tool to characterize short-lived conformationally excited states in flavoproteins and potentially other light-responsive proteins.
Claim 34method utilitysupports2023Source 7needs review

Fs-to-sub-ms visTA/FSRS with a broad wavenumber range is a useful tool to characterize short-lived conformationally excited states in flavoproteins and potentially other light-responsive proteins.

We show that fs-to-sub-ms visTA/FSRS with a broad wavenumber range is a useful tool to characterize short-lived conformationally excited states in flavoproteins and potentially other light-responsive proteins.
Claim 35application summarysupports2022Source 3needs review

Cph1 is discussed in connection with red/far-red-responsive extracellular matrix systems with reversibly tunable mechanical properties.

The anchor review cites the 2019 Adv Mater extracellular-matrix paper as using a cyanobacterial photoreceptor Cph1 for red/far-red mechanical tuning.
Claim 36application summarysupports2022Source 3needs review

EL222 is discussed as a blue-light-responsive DNA-binding component for control of exopolysaccharide production and biofilm structure.

The anchor review and the Sinorhizobium meliloti primary paper support EL222 as a blue-light-responsive DNA-binding component for biofilm/exopolysaccharide control.
Claim 37application summarysupports2022Source 3needs review

OptoAMP is discussed as a high-light-sensitivity blue-light system for production settings.

The anchor review explicitly discusses OptoAMP as a high-light-sensitivity blue-light system for production settings.
Claim 38application summarysupports2022Source 3needs review

PULSE is discussed as a plant-usable light-switch system that combines EL222-based repression with a red-light-inducible activator architecture.

The anchor review explicitly names PULSE as a plant-usable light-switch system combining EL222-based repression with a red-light-inducible activator architecture.
Claim 39component in scopesupports2022Source 3needs review

The review explicitly supports Cph1, CRY2olig, EL222, LOV2, OptoAMP, and PULSE as named optogenetic components or tools within its scope.

Explicitly supported tool/component names found in these sources include Cph1, CRY2olig, EL222, LOV2, OptoAMP, and PULSE.
Claim 40computational predictionsupports2021Source 5needs review

QM calculations were used to predict the energetics and infrared spectra of transient glutamine isomers in LOV photoreceptors.

QM calculations predict the energetics and infrared spectra of transient glutamine isomers in LOV photoreceptors
Claim 41computational predictionsupports2021Source 5needs review

QM calculations were used to predict the energetics and infrared spectra of transient glutamine isomers in LOV photoreceptors.

QM calculations predict the energetics and infrared spectra of transient glutamine isomers in LOV photoreceptors
Claim 42computational predictionsupports2021Source 5needs review

QM calculations were used to predict the energetics and infrared spectra of transient glutamine isomers in LOV photoreceptors.

QM calculations predict the energetics and infrared spectra of transient glutamine isomers in LOV photoreceptors
Claim 43computational predictionsupports2021Source 5needs review

QM calculations were used to predict the energetics and infrared spectra of transient glutamine isomers in LOV photoreceptors.

QM calculations predict the energetics and infrared spectra of transient glutamine isomers in LOV photoreceptors
Claim 44computational predictionsupports2021Source 5needs review

QM calculations were used to predict the energetics and infrared spectra of transient glutamine isomers in LOV photoreceptors.

QM calculations predict the energetics and infrared spectra of transient glutamine isomers in LOV photoreceptors
Claim 45computational predictionsupports2021Source 5needs review

QM calculations were used to predict the energetics and infrared spectra of transient glutamine isomers in LOV photoreceptors.

QM calculations predict the energetics and infrared spectra of transient glutamine isomers in LOV photoreceptors
Claim 46computational predictionsupports2021Source 5needs review

QM calculations were used to predict the energetics and infrared spectra of transient glutamine isomers in LOV photoreceptors.

QM calculations predict the energetics and infrared spectra of transient glutamine isomers in LOV photoreceptors
Claim 47mechanistic inferencesupports2021Source 5needs review

Calculated energies and rotational barriers for glutamine rotamers and tautomers allowed the authors to postulate the most energetically favoured glutamine orientation for each of EL222, AsLOV2, and RsLOV along the assumed reaction path.

Energies and rotational barriers were calculated for possible rotamers and tautomers of the critical glutamine side chain, which allowed us to postulate the most energetically favoured glutamine orientation for each LOV domain along the assumed reaction path.
Claim 48mechanistic inferencesupports2021Source 5needs review

Calculated energies and rotational barriers for glutamine rotamers and tautomers allowed the authors to postulate the most energetically favoured glutamine orientation for each of EL222, AsLOV2, and RsLOV along the assumed reaction path.

Energies and rotational barriers were calculated for possible rotamers and tautomers of the critical glutamine side chain, which allowed us to postulate the most energetically favoured glutamine orientation for each LOV domain along the assumed reaction path.
Claim 49mechanistic inferencesupports2021Source 5needs review

Calculated energies and rotational barriers for glutamine rotamers and tautomers allowed the authors to postulate the most energetically favoured glutamine orientation for each of EL222, AsLOV2, and RsLOV along the assumed reaction path.

Energies and rotational barriers were calculated for possible rotamers and tautomers of the critical glutamine side chain, which allowed us to postulate the most energetically favoured glutamine orientation for each LOV domain along the assumed reaction path.
Claim 50mechanistic inferencesupports2021Source 5needs review

Calculated energies and rotational barriers for glutamine rotamers and tautomers allowed the authors to postulate the most energetically favoured glutamine orientation for each of EL222, AsLOV2, and RsLOV along the assumed reaction path.

Energies and rotational barriers were calculated for possible rotamers and tautomers of the critical glutamine side chain, which allowed us to postulate the most energetically favoured glutamine orientation for each LOV domain along the assumed reaction path.
Claim 51mechanistic inferencesupports2021Source 5needs review

Calculated energies and rotational barriers for glutamine rotamers and tautomers allowed the authors to postulate the most energetically favoured glutamine orientation for each of EL222, AsLOV2, and RsLOV along the assumed reaction path.

Energies and rotational barriers were calculated for possible rotamers and tautomers of the critical glutamine side chain, which allowed us to postulate the most energetically favoured glutamine orientation for each LOV domain along the assumed reaction path.
Claim 52mechanistic inferencesupports2021Source 5needs review

Calculated energies and rotational barriers for glutamine rotamers and tautomers allowed the authors to postulate the most energetically favoured glutamine orientation for each of EL222, AsLOV2, and RsLOV along the assumed reaction path.

Energies and rotational barriers were calculated for possible rotamers and tautomers of the critical glutamine side chain, which allowed us to postulate the most energetically favoured glutamine orientation for each LOV domain along the assumed reaction path.
Claim 53mechanistic inferencesupports2021Source 5needs review

Calculated energies and rotational barriers for glutamine rotamers and tautomers allowed the authors to postulate the most energetically favoured glutamine orientation for each of EL222, AsLOV2, and RsLOV along the assumed reaction path.

Energies and rotational barriers were calculated for possible rotamers and tautomers of the critical glutamine side chain, which allowed us to postulate the most energetically favoured glutamine orientation for each LOV domain along the assumed reaction path.
Claim 54mechanistic inferencesupports2021Source 5needs review

Energetic and spectroscopic analyses converge in suggesting a facile glutamine flip at the adduct intermediate for EL222 and, more strongly, for AsLOV2, whereas RsLOV retains the initial glutamine configuration.

both the energetic and spectroscopic approaches converge in suggesting a facile glutamine flip at the adduct intermediate for EL222 and more so for AsLOV2, while for RsLOV the glutamine keeps its initial configuration
Claim 55mechanistic inferencesupports2021Source 5needs review

Energetic and spectroscopic analyses converge in suggesting a facile glutamine flip at the adduct intermediate for EL222 and, more strongly, for AsLOV2, whereas RsLOV retains the initial glutamine configuration.

both the energetic and spectroscopic approaches converge in suggesting a facile glutamine flip at the adduct intermediate for EL222 and more so for AsLOV2, while for RsLOV the glutamine keeps its initial configuration
Claim 56mechanistic inferencesupports2021Source 5needs review

Energetic and spectroscopic analyses converge in suggesting a facile glutamine flip at the adduct intermediate for EL222 and, more strongly, for AsLOV2, whereas RsLOV retains the initial glutamine configuration.

both the energetic and spectroscopic approaches converge in suggesting a facile glutamine flip at the adduct intermediate for EL222 and more so for AsLOV2, while for RsLOV the glutamine keeps its initial configuration
Claim 57mechanistic inferencesupports2021Source 5needs review

Energetic and spectroscopic analyses converge in suggesting a facile glutamine flip at the adduct intermediate for EL222 and, more strongly, for AsLOV2, whereas RsLOV retains the initial glutamine configuration.

both the energetic and spectroscopic approaches converge in suggesting a facile glutamine flip at the adduct intermediate for EL222 and more so for AsLOV2, while for RsLOV the glutamine keeps its initial configuration
Claim 58mechanistic inferencesupports2021Source 5needs review

Energetic and spectroscopic analyses converge in suggesting a facile glutamine flip at the adduct intermediate for EL222 and, more strongly, for AsLOV2, whereas RsLOV retains the initial glutamine configuration.

both the energetic and spectroscopic approaches converge in suggesting a facile glutamine flip at the adduct intermediate for EL222 and more so for AsLOV2, while for RsLOV the glutamine keeps its initial configuration
Claim 59mechanistic inferencesupports2021Source 5needs review

Energetic and spectroscopic analyses converge in suggesting a facile glutamine flip at the adduct intermediate for EL222 and, more strongly, for AsLOV2, whereas RsLOV retains the initial glutamine configuration.

both the energetic and spectroscopic approaches converge in suggesting a facile glutamine flip at the adduct intermediate for EL222 and more so for AsLOV2, while for RsLOV the glutamine keeps its initial configuration
Claim 60mechanistic inferencesupports2021Source 5needs review

Energetic and spectroscopic analyses converge in suggesting a facile glutamine flip at the adduct intermediate for EL222 and, more strongly, for AsLOV2, whereas RsLOV retains the initial glutamine configuration.

both the energetic and spectroscopic approaches converge in suggesting a facile glutamine flip at the adduct intermediate for EL222 and more so for AsLOV2, while for RsLOV the glutamine keeps its initial configuration
Claim 61theory experiment agreementsupports2021Source 5needs review

Constructed infrared difference spectra showed good agreement with experimental transient infrared spectra for EL222 and AsLOV2, permitting assignment of the majority of observed bands.

The good agreement between theory and experiment permitted the assignment of the majority of observed bands
Claim 62theory experiment agreementsupports2021Source 5needs review

Constructed infrared difference spectra showed good agreement with experimental transient infrared spectra for EL222 and AsLOV2, permitting assignment of the majority of observed bands.

The good agreement between theory and experiment permitted the assignment of the majority of observed bands
Claim 63theory experiment agreementsupports2021Source 5needs review

Constructed infrared difference spectra showed good agreement with experimental transient infrared spectra for EL222 and AsLOV2, permitting assignment of the majority of observed bands.

The good agreement between theory and experiment permitted the assignment of the majority of observed bands
Claim 64theory experiment agreementsupports2021Source 5needs review

Constructed infrared difference spectra showed good agreement with experimental transient infrared spectra for EL222 and AsLOV2, permitting assignment of the majority of observed bands.

The good agreement between theory and experiment permitted the assignment of the majority of observed bands
Claim 65theory experiment agreementsupports2021Source 5needs review

Constructed infrared difference spectra showed good agreement with experimental transient infrared spectra for EL222 and AsLOV2, permitting assignment of the majority of observed bands.

The good agreement between theory and experiment permitted the assignment of the majority of observed bands
Claim 66theory experiment agreementsupports2021Source 5needs review

Constructed infrared difference spectra showed good agreement with experimental transient infrared spectra for EL222 and AsLOV2, permitting assignment of the majority of observed bands.

The good agreement between theory and experiment permitted the assignment of the majority of observed bands
Claim 67theory experiment agreementsupports2021Source 5needs review

Constructed infrared difference spectra showed good agreement with experimental transient infrared spectra for EL222 and AsLOV2, permitting assignment of the majority of observed bands.

The good agreement between theory and experiment permitted the assignment of the majority of observed bands
Claim 68mechanistic conservationsupports2017Source 8needs review

Across AsLOV2, YtvA, EL222, and LovK, the overall pathway leading to cysteine adduct formation from the FMN triplet state is highly conserved despite differences in tertiary structure.

Despite differences in tertiary structure, the overall pathway leading to cysteine adduct formation from the FMN triplet state is highly conserved, although there are slight variations in rate.
Claim 69mechanistic conservationsupports2017Source 8needs review

Across AsLOV2, YtvA, EL222, and LovK, the overall pathway leading to cysteine adduct formation from the FMN triplet state is highly conserved despite differences in tertiary structure.

Despite differences in tertiary structure, the overall pathway leading to cysteine adduct formation from the FMN triplet state is highly conserved, although there are slight variations in rate.
Claim 70mechanistic conservationsupports2017Source 8needs review

Across AsLOV2, YtvA, EL222, and LovK, the overall pathway leading to cysteine adduct formation from the FMN triplet state is highly conserved despite differences in tertiary structure.

Despite differences in tertiary structure, the overall pathway leading to cysteine adduct formation from the FMN triplet state is highly conserved, although there are slight variations in rate.
Claim 71mechanistic conservationsupports2017Source 8needs review

Across AsLOV2, YtvA, EL222, and LovK, the overall pathway leading to cysteine adduct formation from the FMN triplet state is highly conserved despite differences in tertiary structure.

Despite differences in tertiary structure, the overall pathway leading to cysteine adduct formation from the FMN triplet state is highly conserved, although there are slight variations in rate.
Claim 72mechanistic conservationsupports2017Source 8needs review

Across AsLOV2, YtvA, EL222, and LovK, the overall pathway leading to cysteine adduct formation from the FMN triplet state is highly conserved despite differences in tertiary structure.

Despite differences in tertiary structure, the overall pathway leading to cysteine adduct formation from the FMN triplet state is highly conserved, although there are slight variations in rate.
Claim 73mechanistic conservationsupports2017Source 8needs review

Across AsLOV2, YtvA, EL222, and LovK, the overall pathway leading to cysteine adduct formation from the FMN triplet state is highly conserved despite differences in tertiary structure.

Despite differences in tertiary structure, the overall pathway leading to cysteine adduct formation from the FMN triplet state is highly conserved, although there are slight variations in rate.
Claim 74mechanistic conservationsupports2017Source 8needs review

Across AsLOV2, YtvA, EL222, and LovK, the overall pathway leading to cysteine adduct formation from the FMN triplet state is highly conserved despite differences in tertiary structure.

Despite differences in tertiary structure, the overall pathway leading to cysteine adduct formation from the FMN triplet state is highly conserved, although there are slight variations in rate.
Claim 75post adduct kinetic divergencesupports2017Source 8needs review

After adduct formation, vibrational spectra and kinetics differ significantly among the full-length LOV photoreceptors and are directly linked to the specific output function of the LOV domain.

However, significant differences are observed in the vibrational spectra and kinetics after adduct formation, which are directly linked to the specific output function of the LOV domain.
Claim 76post adduct kinetic divergencesupports2017Source 8needs review

After adduct formation, vibrational spectra and kinetics differ significantly among the full-length LOV photoreceptors and are directly linked to the specific output function of the LOV domain.

However, significant differences are observed in the vibrational spectra and kinetics after adduct formation, which are directly linked to the specific output function of the LOV domain.
Claim 77post adduct kinetic divergencesupports2017Source 8needs review

After adduct formation, vibrational spectra and kinetics differ significantly among the full-length LOV photoreceptors and are directly linked to the specific output function of the LOV domain.

However, significant differences are observed in the vibrational spectra and kinetics after adduct formation, which are directly linked to the specific output function of the LOV domain.
Claim 78post adduct kinetic divergencesupports2017Source 8needs review

After adduct formation, vibrational spectra and kinetics differ significantly among the full-length LOV photoreceptors and are directly linked to the specific output function of the LOV domain.

However, significant differences are observed in the vibrational spectra and kinetics after adduct formation, which are directly linked to the specific output function of the LOV domain.
Claim 79post adduct kinetic divergencesupports2017Source 8needs review

After adduct formation, vibrational spectra and kinetics differ significantly among the full-length LOV photoreceptors and are directly linked to the specific output function of the LOV domain.

However, significant differences are observed in the vibrational spectra and kinetics after adduct formation, which are directly linked to the specific output function of the LOV domain.
Claim 80post adduct kinetic divergencesupports2017Source 8needs review

After adduct formation, vibrational spectra and kinetics differ significantly among the full-length LOV photoreceptors and are directly linked to the specific output function of the LOV domain.

However, significant differences are observed in the vibrational spectra and kinetics after adduct formation, which are directly linked to the specific output function of the LOV domain.
Claim 81rate variationsupports2017Source 8needs review

The rate of adduct formation varies by only 3.6-fold among the studied LOV proteins.

While the rate of adduct formation varies by only 3.6-fold among the proteins
adduct formation rate variation 3.6 fold
Claim 82rate variationsupports2017Source 8needs review

The rate of adduct formation varies by only 3.6-fold among the studied LOV proteins.

While the rate of adduct formation varies by only 3.6-fold among the proteins
adduct formation rate variation 3.6 fold
Claim 83rate variationsupports2017Source 8needs review

The rate of adduct formation varies by only 3.6-fold among the studied LOV proteins.

While the rate of adduct formation varies by only 3.6-fold among the proteins
adduct formation rate variation 3.6 fold
Claim 84rate variationsupports2017Source 8needs review

The rate of adduct formation varies by only 3.6-fold among the studied LOV proteins.

While the rate of adduct formation varies by only 3.6-fold among the proteins
adduct formation rate variation 3.6 fold
Claim 85rate variationsupports2017Source 8needs review

The rate of adduct formation varies by only 3.6-fold among the studied LOV proteins.

While the rate of adduct formation varies by only 3.6-fold among the proteins
adduct formation rate variation 3.6 fold
Claim 86rate variationsupports2017Source 8needs review

The rate of adduct formation varies by only 3.6-fold among the studied LOV proteins.

While the rate of adduct formation varies by only 3.6-fold among the proteins
adduct formation rate variation 3.6 fold
Claim 87rate variationsupports2017Source 8needs review

The rate of adduct formation varies by only 3.6-fold among the studied LOV proteins.

While the rate of adduct formation varies by only 3.6-fold among the proteins
adduct formation rate variation 3.6 fold
Claim 88structural change timescalesupports2017Source 8needs review

Large-scale structural changes in the full-length LOV photoreceptors occur over micro- to submillisecond time scales and vary by orders of magnitude depending on output function.

the subsequent large-scale structural changes in the full-length LOV photoreceptors occur over the micro- to submillisecond time scales and vary by orders of magnitude depending on the different output function of each LOV domain.
structural change timescale micro- to submillisecondvariation magnitude orders of magnitude
Claim 89structural change timescalesupports2017Source 8needs review

Large-scale structural changes in the full-length LOV photoreceptors occur over micro- to submillisecond time scales and vary by orders of magnitude depending on output function.

the subsequent large-scale structural changes in the full-length LOV photoreceptors occur over the micro- to submillisecond time scales and vary by orders of magnitude depending on the different output function of each LOV domain.
structural change timescale micro- to submillisecondvariation magnitude orders of magnitude
Claim 90structural change timescalesupports2017Source 8needs review

Large-scale structural changes in the full-length LOV photoreceptors occur over micro- to submillisecond time scales and vary by orders of magnitude depending on output function.

the subsequent large-scale structural changes in the full-length LOV photoreceptors occur over the micro- to submillisecond time scales and vary by orders of magnitude depending on the different output function of each LOV domain.
structural change timescale micro- to submillisecondvariation magnitude orders of magnitude
Claim 91structural change timescalesupports2017Source 8needs review

Large-scale structural changes in the full-length LOV photoreceptors occur over micro- to submillisecond time scales and vary by orders of magnitude depending on output function.

the subsequent large-scale structural changes in the full-length LOV photoreceptors occur over the micro- to submillisecond time scales and vary by orders of magnitude depending on the different output function of each LOV domain.
structural change timescale micro- to submillisecondvariation magnitude orders of magnitude
Claim 92structural change timescalesupports2017Source 8needs review

Large-scale structural changes in the full-length LOV photoreceptors occur over micro- to submillisecond time scales and vary by orders of magnitude depending on output function.

the subsequent large-scale structural changes in the full-length LOV photoreceptors occur over the micro- to submillisecond time scales and vary by orders of magnitude depending on the different output function of each LOV domain.
structural change timescale micro- to submillisecondvariation magnitude orders of magnitude
Claim 93structural change timescalesupports2017Source 8needs review

Large-scale structural changes in the full-length LOV photoreceptors occur over micro- to submillisecond time scales and vary by orders of magnitude depending on output function.

the subsequent large-scale structural changes in the full-length LOV photoreceptors occur over the micro- to submillisecond time scales and vary by orders of magnitude depending on the different output function of each LOV domain.
structural change timescale micro- to submillisecondvariation magnitude orders of magnitude
Claim 94application demosupports2016Source 2needs review

The system was applied to optogenetically synchronize two receiver cells performing different logic behaviors over time using blue light as a molecular clock signal.

We further apply the system, for the first time, to optogenetically synchronize two receiver cells performing different logic behaviors over time using blue light as a molecular clock signal
Claim 95application demosupports2016Source 2needs review

The system was applied to optogenetically synchronize two receiver cells performing different logic behaviors over time using blue light as a molecular clock signal.

We further apply the system, for the first time, to optogenetically synchronize two receiver cells performing different logic behaviors over time using blue light as a molecular clock signal
Claim 96application demosupports2016Source 2needs review

The system was applied to optogenetically synchronize two receiver cells performing different logic behaviors over time using blue light as a molecular clock signal.

We further apply the system, for the first time, to optogenetically synchronize two receiver cells performing different logic behaviors over time using blue light as a molecular clock signal
Claim 97application demosupports2016Source 2needs review

The system was applied to optogenetically synchronize two receiver cells performing different logic behaviors over time using blue light as a molecular clock signal.

We further apply the system, for the first time, to optogenetically synchronize two receiver cells performing different logic behaviors over time using blue light as a molecular clock signal
Claim 98application demosupports2016Source 2needs review

The system was applied to optogenetically synchronize two receiver cells performing different logic behaviors over time using blue light as a molecular clock signal.

We further apply the system, for the first time, to optogenetically synchronize two receiver cells performing different logic behaviors over time using blue light as a molecular clock signal
Claim 99application demosupports2016Source 2needs review

The system was applied to optogenetically synchronize two receiver cells performing different logic behaviors over time using blue light as a molecular clock signal.

We further apply the system, for the first time, to optogenetically synchronize two receiver cells performing different logic behaviors over time using blue light as a molecular clock signal
Claim 100application demosupports2016Source 2needs review

The system was applied to optogenetically synchronize two receiver cells performing different logic behaviors over time using blue light as a molecular clock signal.

We further apply the system, for the first time, to optogenetically synchronize two receiver cells performing different logic behaviors over time using blue light as a molecular clock signal
Claim 101control propertysupports2016Source 2needs review

Gene expression level in the system can be precisely controlled by modulating blue-light pulse dosage or intensity.

by modulating the dosage of light pulses or intensity we could control the level of gene expression precisely
Claim 102control propertysupports2016Source 2needs review

Gene expression level in the system can be precisely controlled by modulating blue-light pulse dosage or intensity.

by modulating the dosage of light pulses or intensity we could control the level of gene expression precisely
Claim 103control propertysupports2016Source 2needs review

Gene expression level in the system can be precisely controlled by modulating blue-light pulse dosage or intensity.

by modulating the dosage of light pulses or intensity we could control the level of gene expression precisely
Claim 104control propertysupports2016Source 2needs review

Gene expression level in the system can be precisely controlled by modulating blue-light pulse dosage or intensity.

by modulating the dosage of light pulses or intensity we could control the level of gene expression precisely
Claim 105control propertysupports2016Source 2needs review

Gene expression level in the system can be precisely controlled by modulating blue-light pulse dosage or intensity.

by modulating the dosage of light pulses or intensity we could control the level of gene expression precisely
Claim 106control propertysupports2016Source 2needs review

Gene expression level in the system can be precisely controlled by modulating blue-light pulse dosage or intensity.

by modulating the dosage of light pulses or intensity we could control the level of gene expression precisely
Claim 107control propertysupports2016Source 2needs review

Gene expression level in the system can be precisely controlled by modulating blue-light pulse dosage or intensity.

by modulating the dosage of light pulses or intensity we could control the level of gene expression precisely
Claim 108engineering resultsupports2016Source 2needs review

The authors engineered a novel EL222-based bidirectional promoter system for Escherichia coli that can be induced or repressed rapidly and reversibly by blue light.

we have engineered a novel bidirectional promoter system for Escherichia coli that can be induced or repressed rapidly and reversibly using the blue light dependent DNA-binding protein EL222
Claim 109engineering resultsupports2016Source 2needs review

The authors engineered a novel EL222-based bidirectional promoter system for Escherichia coli that can be induced or repressed rapidly and reversibly by blue light.

we have engineered a novel bidirectional promoter system for Escherichia coli that can be induced or repressed rapidly and reversibly using the blue light dependent DNA-binding protein EL222
Claim 110engineering resultsupports2016Source 2needs review

The authors engineered a novel EL222-based bidirectional promoter system for Escherichia coli that can be induced or repressed rapidly and reversibly by blue light.

we have engineered a novel bidirectional promoter system for Escherichia coli that can be induced or repressed rapidly and reversibly using the blue light dependent DNA-binding protein EL222
Claim 111engineering resultsupports2016Source 2needs review

The authors engineered a novel EL222-based bidirectional promoter system for Escherichia coli that can be induced or repressed rapidly and reversibly by blue light.

we have engineered a novel bidirectional promoter system for Escherichia coli that can be induced or repressed rapidly and reversibly using the blue light dependent DNA-binding protein EL222
Claim 112engineering resultsupports2016Source 2needs review

The authors engineered a novel EL222-based bidirectional promoter system for Escherichia coli that can be induced or repressed rapidly and reversibly by blue light.

we have engineered a novel bidirectional promoter system for Escherichia coli that can be induced or repressed rapidly and reversibly using the blue light dependent DNA-binding protein EL222
Claim 113engineering resultsupports2016Source 2needs review

The authors engineered a novel EL222-based bidirectional promoter system for Escherichia coli that can be induced or repressed rapidly and reversibly by blue light.

we have engineered a novel bidirectional promoter system for Escherichia coli that can be induced or repressed rapidly and reversibly using the blue light dependent DNA-binding protein EL222
Claim 114engineering resultsupports2016Source 2needs review

The authors engineered a novel EL222-based bidirectional promoter system for Escherichia coli that can be induced or repressed rapidly and reversibly by blue light.

we have engineered a novel bidirectional promoter system for Escherichia coli that can be induced or repressed rapidly and reversibly using the blue light dependent DNA-binding protein EL222
Claim 115modeling analysissupports2016Source 2needs review

The kinetics of light-inducible and repressible expression were quantitatively analyzed using a mathematical model.

the light-inducible and repressible expression kinetics were quantitatively analysed using a mathematical model
Claim 116modeling analysissupports2016Source 2needs review

The kinetics of light-inducible and repressible expression were quantitatively analyzed using a mathematical model.

the light-inducible and repressible expression kinetics were quantitatively analysed using a mathematical model
Claim 117modeling analysissupports2016Source 2needs review

The kinetics of light-inducible and repressible expression were quantitatively analyzed using a mathematical model.

the light-inducible and repressible expression kinetics were quantitatively analysed using a mathematical model
Claim 118modeling analysissupports2016Source 2needs review

The kinetics of light-inducible and repressible expression were quantitatively analyzed using a mathematical model.

the light-inducible and repressible expression kinetics were quantitatively analysed using a mathematical model
Claim 119modeling analysissupports2016Source 2needs review

The kinetics of light-inducible and repressible expression were quantitatively analyzed using a mathematical model.

the light-inducible and repressible expression kinetics were quantitatively analysed using a mathematical model
Claim 120modeling analysissupports2016Source 2needs review

The kinetics of light-inducible and repressible expression were quantitatively analyzed using a mathematical model.

the light-inducible and repressible expression kinetics were quantitatively analysed using a mathematical model
Claim 121modeling analysissupports2016Source 2needs review

The kinetics of light-inducible and repressible expression were quantitatively analyzed using a mathematical model.

the light-inducible and repressible expression kinetics were quantitatively analysed using a mathematical model
Claim 122parallel functionsupports2016Source 2needs review

The light-inducible and light-repressible systems can function in parallel with high spatial precision in a single cell and can be switched stably between ON and OFF states by repetitive blue-light pulses.

both light-inducible and repressible system can function in parallel with high spatial precision in a single cell and can be switched stably between ON- and OFF-states by repetitive pulses of blue light
Claim 123parallel functionsupports2016Source 2needs review

The light-inducible and light-repressible systems can function in parallel with high spatial precision in a single cell and can be switched stably between ON and OFF states by repetitive blue-light pulses.

both light-inducible and repressible system can function in parallel with high spatial precision in a single cell and can be switched stably between ON- and OFF-states by repetitive pulses of blue light
Claim 124parallel functionsupports2016Source 2needs review

The light-inducible and light-repressible systems can function in parallel with high spatial precision in a single cell and can be switched stably between ON and OFF states by repetitive blue-light pulses.

both light-inducible and repressible system can function in parallel with high spatial precision in a single cell and can be switched stably between ON- and OFF-states by repetitive pulses of blue light
Claim 125parallel functionsupports2016Source 2needs review

The light-inducible and light-repressible systems can function in parallel with high spatial precision in a single cell and can be switched stably between ON and OFF states by repetitive blue-light pulses.

both light-inducible and repressible system can function in parallel with high spatial precision in a single cell and can be switched stably between ON- and OFF-states by repetitive pulses of blue light
Claim 126parallel functionsupports2016Source 2needs review

The light-inducible and light-repressible systems can function in parallel with high spatial precision in a single cell and can be switched stably between ON and OFF states by repetitive blue-light pulses.

both light-inducible and repressible system can function in parallel with high spatial precision in a single cell and can be switched stably between ON- and OFF-states by repetitive pulses of blue light
Claim 127parallel functionsupports2016Source 2needs review

The light-inducible and light-repressible systems can function in parallel with high spatial precision in a single cell and can be switched stably between ON and OFF states by repetitive blue-light pulses.

both light-inducible and repressible system can function in parallel with high spatial precision in a single cell and can be switched stably between ON- and OFF-states by repetitive pulses of blue light
Claim 128parallel functionsupports2016Source 2needs review

The light-inducible and light-repressible systems can function in parallel with high spatial precision in a single cell and can be switched stably between ON and OFF states by repetitive blue-light pulses.

both light-inducible and repressible system can function in parallel with high spatial precision in a single cell and can be switched stably between ON- and OFF-states by repetitive pulses of blue light
Claim 129biophysical behaviorsupports2013Source 1needs review

AQTrip oligomerizes in the absence of DNA and forms an EL222 dimer-DNA complex in the presence of DNA substrates.

Size-exclusion chromatography and light scattering indicate that AQTrip oligomerizes in the absence of DNA and selects for an EL222 dimer-DNA complex in the presence of DNA substrates
Claim 130biophysical behaviorsupports2013Source 1needs review

AQTrip oligomerizes in the absence of DNA and forms an EL222 dimer-DNA complex in the presence of DNA substrates.

Size-exclusion chromatography and light scattering indicate that AQTrip oligomerizes in the absence of DNA and selects for an EL222 dimer-DNA complex in the presence of DNA substrates
Claim 131biophysical behaviorsupports2013Source 1needs review

AQTrip oligomerizes in the absence of DNA and forms an EL222 dimer-DNA complex in the presence of DNA substrates.

Size-exclusion chromatography and light scattering indicate that AQTrip oligomerizes in the absence of DNA and selects for an EL222 dimer-DNA complex in the presence of DNA substrates
Claim 132biophysical behaviorsupports2013Source 1needs review

AQTrip oligomerizes in the absence of DNA and forms an EL222 dimer-DNA complex in the presence of DNA substrates.

Size-exclusion chromatography and light scattering indicate that AQTrip oligomerizes in the absence of DNA and selects for an EL222 dimer-DNA complex in the presence of DNA substrates
Claim 133biophysical behaviorsupports2013Source 1needs review

AQTrip oligomerizes in the absence of DNA and forms an EL222 dimer-DNA complex in the presence of DNA substrates.

Size-exclusion chromatography and light scattering indicate that AQTrip oligomerizes in the absence of DNA and selects for an EL222 dimer-DNA complex in the presence of DNA substrates
Claim 134biophysical behaviorsupports2013Source 1needs review

AQTrip oligomerizes in the absence of DNA and forms an EL222 dimer-DNA complex in the presence of DNA substrates.

Size-exclusion chromatography and light scattering indicate that AQTrip oligomerizes in the absence of DNA and selects for an EL222 dimer-DNA complex in the presence of DNA substrates
Claim 135biophysical behaviorsupports2013Source 1needs review

AQTrip oligomerizes in the absence of DNA and forms an EL222 dimer-DNA complex in the presence of DNA substrates.

Size-exclusion chromatography and light scattering indicate that AQTrip oligomerizes in the absence of DNA and selects for an EL222 dimer-DNA complex in the presence of DNA substrates
Claim 136engineering resultsupports2013Source 1needs review

The AQTrip EL222 variant stabilizes the photoactivated state.

creating an EL222 variant harboring V41I, L52I, A79Q, and V121I point mutations (AQTrip) that stabilizes the photoactivated state
Claim 137engineering resultsupports2013Source 1needs review

The AQTrip EL222 variant stabilizes the photoactivated state.

creating an EL222 variant harboring V41I, L52I, A79Q, and V121I point mutations (AQTrip) that stabilizes the photoactivated state
Claim 138engineering resultsupports2013Source 1needs review

The AQTrip EL222 variant stabilizes the photoactivated state.

creating an EL222 variant harboring V41I, L52I, A79Q, and V121I point mutations (AQTrip) that stabilizes the photoactivated state
Claim 139engineering resultsupports2013Source 1needs review

The AQTrip EL222 variant stabilizes the photoactivated state.

creating an EL222 variant harboring V41I, L52I, A79Q, and V121I point mutations (AQTrip) that stabilizes the photoactivated state
Claim 140engineering resultsupports2013Source 1needs review

The AQTrip EL222 variant stabilizes the photoactivated state.

creating an EL222 variant harboring V41I, L52I, A79Q, and V121I point mutations (AQTrip) that stabilizes the photoactivated state
Claim 141engineering resultsupports2013Source 1needs review

The AQTrip EL222 variant stabilizes the photoactivated state.

creating an EL222 variant harboring V41I, L52I, A79Q, and V121I point mutations (AQTrip) that stabilizes the photoactivated state
Claim 142engineering resultsupports2013Source 1needs review

The AQTrip EL222 variant stabilizes the photoactivated state.

creating an EL222 variant harboring V41I, L52I, A79Q, and V121I point mutations (AQTrip) that stabilizes the photoactivated state
Claim 143mechanismsupports2013Source 1needs review

EL222 uses blue light to drive reorientation of LOV sensory and HTH effector domains, allowing photoactivation of gene transcription.

it harnesses blue light to drive the reorientation of light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) sensory and helix-turn-helix (HTH) effector domains to allow photoactivation of gene transcription in natural and artificial systems
Claim 144mechanismsupports2013Source 1needs review

EL222 uses blue light to drive reorientation of LOV sensory and HTH effector domains, allowing photoactivation of gene transcription.

it harnesses blue light to drive the reorientation of light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) sensory and helix-turn-helix (HTH) effector domains to allow photoactivation of gene transcription in natural and artificial systems
Claim 145mechanismsupports2013Source 1needs review

EL222 uses blue light to drive reorientation of LOV sensory and HTH effector domains, allowing photoactivation of gene transcription.

it harnesses blue light to drive the reorientation of light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) sensory and helix-turn-helix (HTH) effector domains to allow photoactivation of gene transcription in natural and artificial systems
Claim 146mechanismsupports2013Source 1needs review

EL222 uses blue light to drive reorientation of LOV sensory and HTH effector domains, allowing photoactivation of gene transcription.

it harnesses blue light to drive the reorientation of light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) sensory and helix-turn-helix (HTH) effector domains to allow photoactivation of gene transcription in natural and artificial systems
Claim 147mechanismsupports2013Source 1needs review

EL222 uses blue light to drive reorientation of LOV sensory and HTH effector domains, allowing photoactivation of gene transcription.

it harnesses blue light to drive the reorientation of light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) sensory and helix-turn-helix (HTH) effector domains to allow photoactivation of gene transcription in natural and artificial systems
Claim 148mechanismsupports2013Source 1needs review

EL222 uses blue light to drive reorientation of LOV sensory and HTH effector domains, allowing photoactivation of gene transcription.

it harnesses blue light to drive the reorientation of light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) sensory and helix-turn-helix (HTH) effector domains to allow photoactivation of gene transcription in natural and artificial systems
Claim 149mechanismsupports2013Source 1needs review

EL222 uses blue light to drive reorientation of LOV sensory and HTH effector domains, allowing photoactivation of gene transcription.

it harnesses blue light to drive the reorientation of light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) sensory and helix-turn-helix (HTH) effector domains to allow photoactivation of gene transcription in natural and artificial systems
Claim 150mechanistic stepsupports2013Source 1needs review

Blue light induces EL222 dimerization through LOV and HTH interfaces.

Combined, these novel approaches have validated a key mechanistic step, whereby blue light induces EL222 dimerization through LOV and HTH interfaces
Claim 151mechanistic stepsupports2013Source 1needs review

Blue light induces EL222 dimerization through LOV and HTH interfaces.

Combined, these novel approaches have validated a key mechanistic step, whereby blue light induces EL222 dimerization through LOV and HTH interfaces
Claim 152mechanistic stepsupports2013Source 1needs review

Blue light induces EL222 dimerization through LOV and HTH interfaces.

Combined, these novel approaches have validated a key mechanistic step, whereby blue light induces EL222 dimerization through LOV and HTH interfaces
Claim 153mechanistic stepsupports2013Source 1needs review

Blue light induces EL222 dimerization through LOV and HTH interfaces.

Combined, these novel approaches have validated a key mechanistic step, whereby blue light induces EL222 dimerization through LOV and HTH interfaces
Claim 154mechanistic stepsupports2013Source 1needs review

Blue light induces EL222 dimerization through LOV and HTH interfaces.

Combined, these novel approaches have validated a key mechanistic step, whereby blue light induces EL222 dimerization through LOV and HTH interfaces
Claim 155mechanistic stepsupports2013Source 1needs review

Blue light induces EL222 dimerization through LOV and HTH interfaces.

Combined, these novel approaches have validated a key mechanistic step, whereby blue light induces EL222 dimerization through LOV and HTH interfaces
Claim 156mechanistic stepsupports2013Source 1needs review

Blue light induces EL222 dimerization through LOV and HTH interfaces.

Combined, these novel approaches have validated a key mechanistic step, whereby blue light induces EL222 dimerization through LOV and HTH interfaces
Claim 157stoichiometrysupports2013Source 1needs review

The EL222-DNA complex has a 2:1 stoichiometry with a previously characterized DNA substrate.

NMR analyses of the EL222-DNA complex confirm a 2:1 stoichiometry in the presence of a previously characterized DNA substrate
complex stoichiometry 2:1
Claim 158stoichiometrysupports2013Source 1needs review

The EL222-DNA complex has a 2:1 stoichiometry with a previously characterized DNA substrate.

NMR analyses of the EL222-DNA complex confirm a 2:1 stoichiometry in the presence of a previously characterized DNA substrate
complex stoichiometry 2:1
Claim 159stoichiometrysupports2013Source 1needs review

The EL222-DNA complex has a 2:1 stoichiometry with a previously characterized DNA substrate.

NMR analyses of the EL222-DNA complex confirm a 2:1 stoichiometry in the presence of a previously characterized DNA substrate
complex stoichiometry 2:1
Claim 160stoichiometrysupports2013Source 1needs review

The EL222-DNA complex has a 2:1 stoichiometry with a previously characterized DNA substrate.

NMR analyses of the EL222-DNA complex confirm a 2:1 stoichiometry in the presence of a previously characterized DNA substrate
complex stoichiometry 2:1
Claim 161stoichiometrysupports2013Source 1needs review

The EL222-DNA complex has a 2:1 stoichiometry with a previously characterized DNA substrate.

NMR analyses of the EL222-DNA complex confirm a 2:1 stoichiometry in the presence of a previously characterized DNA substrate
complex stoichiometry 2:1
Claim 162stoichiometrysupports2013Source 1needs review

The EL222-DNA complex has a 2:1 stoichiometry with a previously characterized DNA substrate.

NMR analyses of the EL222-DNA complex confirm a 2:1 stoichiometry in the presence of a previously characterized DNA substrate
complex stoichiometry 2:1
Claim 163stoichiometrysupports2013Source 1needs review

The EL222-DNA complex has a 2:1 stoichiometry with a previously characterized DNA substrate.

NMR analyses of the EL222-DNA complex confirm a 2:1 stoichiometry in the presence of a previously characterized DNA substrate
complex stoichiometry 2:1

Approval Evidence

9 sources17 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug el222
We obtained 19 new variants of the LOV transcription factor El222

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The extended time scale and wavenumber range allowed us to monitor the complete excited-state dynamics of the biological chromophore flavin mononucleotide (FMN), both free in solution and embedded in two variants of the bacterial light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) photoreceptor EL222.

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Explicitly supported tool/component names found in these sources include Cph1, CRY2olig, EL222, LOV2, OptoAMP, and PULSE.

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The web research summary states that multiple discovered primary papers explicitly center EL222 as a bacterial blue-light transcription factor for optogenetic control.

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EL222 from Erythrobacter litoralis

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The web research summary identifies EL222 as an explicitly supported LOV-based optogenetic component relevant to the review's scope.

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the LOV-HTH transcription factor, EL222

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using the blue light dependent DNA-binding protein EL222

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One such protein, the light-activated EL222 transcription factor, from the marine bacterium Erythrobacter litoralis HTCC2594

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application capabilitysupports

Mutations yielding green-light-responsive El222 variants enabled orthogonal color-multiplexing using only LOV domains.

We demonstrate the utility of the latter mutations for orthogonal color-multiplexing with only LOV domains for the first time.

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engineering resultsupports

The authors obtained 19 new El222 variants with stronger activity, lower leakiness, or green-light responsiveness in vivo.

We obtained 19 new variants of the LOV transcription factor El222 that were stronger, less leaky, or green light responsive in vivo .

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agreement with prior worksupports

Observed lifetimes and intermediate states including singlet, triplet, and adduct agree with previous time-resolved infrared spectroscopy experiments.

The observed lifetimes and intermediate states (singlet, triplet, and adduct) are in agreement with previous time-resolved infrared spectroscopy experiments.

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method applicationsupports

The extended time scale and wavenumber range allowed monitoring of the complete excited-state dynamics of FMN free in solution and FMN embedded in two EL222 variants.

The extended time scale and wavenumber range allowed us to monitor the complete excited-state dynamics of the biological chromophore flavin mononucleotide (FMN), both free in solution and embedded in two variants of the bacterial light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) photoreceptor EL222.

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application summarysupports

EL222 is discussed as a blue-light-responsive DNA-binding component for control of exopolysaccharide production and biofilm structure.

The anchor review and the Sinorhizobium meliloti primary paper support EL222 as a blue-light-responsive DNA-binding component for biofilm/exopolysaccharide control.

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component in scopesupports

The review explicitly supports Cph1, CRY2olig, EL222, LOV2, OptoAMP, and PULSE as named optogenetic components or tools within its scope.

Explicitly supported tool/component names found in these sources include Cph1, CRY2olig, EL222, LOV2, OptoAMP, and PULSE.

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mechanistic inferencesupports

Calculated energies and rotational barriers for glutamine rotamers and tautomers allowed the authors to postulate the most energetically favoured glutamine orientation for each of EL222, AsLOV2, and RsLOV along the assumed reaction path.

Energies and rotational barriers were calculated for possible rotamers and tautomers of the critical glutamine side chain, which allowed us to postulate the most energetically favoured glutamine orientation for each LOV domain along the assumed reaction path.

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mechanistic inferencesupports

Energetic and spectroscopic analyses converge in suggesting a facile glutamine flip at the adduct intermediate for EL222 and, more strongly, for AsLOV2, whereas RsLOV retains the initial glutamine configuration.

both the energetic and spectroscopic approaches converge in suggesting a facile glutamine flip at the adduct intermediate for EL222 and more so for AsLOV2, while for RsLOV the glutamine keeps its initial configuration

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theory experiment agreementsupports

Constructed infrared difference spectra showed good agreement with experimental transient infrared spectra for EL222 and AsLOV2, permitting assignment of the majority of observed bands.

The good agreement between theory and experiment permitted the assignment of the majority of observed bands

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mechanistic conservationsupports

Across AsLOV2, YtvA, EL222, and LovK, the overall pathway leading to cysteine adduct formation from the FMN triplet state is highly conserved despite differences in tertiary structure.

Despite differences in tertiary structure, the overall pathway leading to cysteine adduct formation from the FMN triplet state is highly conserved, although there are slight variations in rate.

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post adduct kinetic divergencesupports

After adduct formation, vibrational spectra and kinetics differ significantly among the full-length LOV photoreceptors and are directly linked to the specific output function of the LOV domain.

However, significant differences are observed in the vibrational spectra and kinetics after adduct formation, which are directly linked to the specific output function of the LOV domain.

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rate variationsupports

The rate of adduct formation varies by only 3.6-fold among the studied LOV proteins.

While the rate of adduct formation varies by only 3.6-fold among the proteins

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structural change timescalesupports

Large-scale structural changes in the full-length LOV photoreceptors occur over micro- to submillisecond time scales and vary by orders of magnitude depending on output function.

the subsequent large-scale structural changes in the full-length LOV photoreceptors occur over the micro- to submillisecond time scales and vary by orders of magnitude depending on the different output function of each LOV domain.

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engineering resultsupports

The authors engineered a novel EL222-based bidirectional promoter system for Escherichia coli that can be induced or repressed rapidly and reversibly by blue light.

we have engineered a novel bidirectional promoter system for Escherichia coli that can be induced or repressed rapidly and reversibly using the blue light dependent DNA-binding protein EL222

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mechanismsupports

EL222 uses blue light to drive reorientation of LOV sensory and HTH effector domains, allowing photoactivation of gene transcription.

it harnesses blue light to drive the reorientation of light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) sensory and helix-turn-helix (HTH) effector domains to allow photoactivation of gene transcription in natural and artificial systems

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mechanistic stepsupports

Blue light induces EL222 dimerization through LOV and HTH interfaces.

Combined, these novel approaches have validated a key mechanistic step, whereby blue light induces EL222 dimerization through LOV and HTH interfaces

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stoichiometrysupports

The EL222-DNA complex has a 2:1 stoichiometry with a previously characterized DNA substrate.

NMR analyses of the EL222-DNA complex confirm a 2:1 stoichiometry in the presence of a previously characterized DNA substrate

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The tool is directly described as a blue light-dependent DNA-binding protein and light-activated transcription factor, supporting its use for optical transcription control. Spectroscopic studies monitored complete excited-state dynamics of FMN free in solution and in two EL222 variants, and the observed singlet, triplet, and adduct intermediates agreed with prior time-resolved infrared measurements. Additional low-frequency Raman features further indicate detectable dynamical events beyond the main intermediates.

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we have engineered a novel bidirectional promoter system for Escherichia coli that can be induced or repressed rapidly and reversibly using the blue light dependent DNA-binding protein EL222

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creating an EL222 variant harboring V41I, L52I, A79Q, and V121I point mutations (AQTrip) that stabilizes the photoactivated state

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