Toolkit/FRET-based RhoA biosensor

FRET-based RhoA biosensor

Assay Method·Research·Since 2021

Also known as: FRET-based biosensor

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

Summary

The FRET-based RhoA biosensor is an assay method developed to visualize RhoA activity during optical control experiments using photoswitchable RhoGEF (psRhoGEF). The available evidence supports its use for monitoring RhoA signaling in the context of endogenous RhoA manipulation.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This biosensor is useful for visualizing RhoA activity while psRhoGEF is used to optically regulate endogenous RhoA. The cited study used this combined setup to relate RhoA activation amplitude to distinct cellular responses.

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We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

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Here, we develop a photoswitchable RhoA guanine exchange factor, psRhoGEF, to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.

Problem solved

It addresses the need to monitor RhoA activity in real time during optical perturbation of the same signaling pathway. In the reported application, this enabled analysis of how different levels of RhoA activation correspond to focal adhesion disassembly, growth, or both.

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We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

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Here, we develop a photoswitchable RhoA guanine exchange factor, psRhoGEF, to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Technique Branch

Method: A concrete measurement method used to characterize an engineered system.

Target processes

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Implementation Constraints

cofactor dependency: cofactor requirement unknownencoding mode: genetically encodedimplementation constraint: context specific validationoperating role: sensor

The biosensor was developed for use together with psRhoGEF control in experiments on endogenous RhoA signaling. The provided evidence does not specify expression system, delivery method, fluorophore pair, calibration procedure, or imaging parameters.

The supplied evidence does not provide construct architecture, fluorophore identities, dynamic range, temporal resolution, or validation across multiple cell types or laboratories. Evidence is limited to a single cited study and a brief statement of development and use.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

High levels of RhoA activation induce both focal adhesion growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.

while high levels induce both FA growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.
Claim 2biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

High levels of RhoA activation induce both focal adhesion growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.

while high levels induce both FA growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.
Claim 3biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

High levels of RhoA activation induce both focal adhesion growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.

while high levels induce both FA growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.
Claim 4biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

High levels of RhoA activation induce both focal adhesion growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.

while high levels induce both FA growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.
Claim 5biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

High levels of RhoA activation induce both focal adhesion growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.

while high levels induce both FA growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.
Claim 6biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

High levels of RhoA activation induce both focal adhesion growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.

while high levels induce both FA growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.
Claim 7biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

High levels of RhoA activation induce both focal adhesion growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.

while high levels induce both FA growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.
Claim 8biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

High levels of RhoA activation induce both focal adhesion growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.

while high levels induce both FA growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.
Claim 9biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

High levels of RhoA activation induce both focal adhesion growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.

while high levels induce both FA growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.
Claim 10biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

High levels of RhoA activation induce both focal adhesion growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.

while high levels induce both FA growth and disassembly in a ROCK-dependent manner.
Claim 11biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

Low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce focal adhesion disassembly in a Src-dependent manner.

Using these new optical tools, we discover that low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce FA disassembly in a Src-dependent manner
Claim 12biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

Low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce focal adhesion disassembly in a Src-dependent manner.

Using these new optical tools, we discover that low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce FA disassembly in a Src-dependent manner
Claim 13biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

Low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce focal adhesion disassembly in a Src-dependent manner.

Using these new optical tools, we discover that low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce FA disassembly in a Src-dependent manner
Claim 14biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

Low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce focal adhesion disassembly in a Src-dependent manner.

Using these new optical tools, we discover that low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce FA disassembly in a Src-dependent manner
Claim 15biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

Low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce focal adhesion disassembly in a Src-dependent manner.

Using these new optical tools, we discover that low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce FA disassembly in a Src-dependent manner
Claim 16biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

Low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce focal adhesion disassembly in a Src-dependent manner.

Using these new optical tools, we discover that low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce FA disassembly in a Src-dependent manner
Claim 17biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

Low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce focal adhesion disassembly in a Src-dependent manner.

Using these new optical tools, we discover that low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce FA disassembly in a Src-dependent manner
Claim 18biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

Low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce focal adhesion disassembly in a Src-dependent manner.

Using these new optical tools, we discover that low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce FA disassembly in a Src-dependent manner
Claim 19biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

Low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce focal adhesion disassembly in a Src-dependent manner.

Using these new optical tools, we discover that low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce FA disassembly in a Src-dependent manner
Claim 20biological effectsupports2021Source 1needs review

Low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce focal adhesion disassembly in a Src-dependent manner.

Using these new optical tools, we discover that low levels of RhoA activation preferentially induce FA disassembly in a Src-dependent manner
Claim 21mechanistic interpretationsupports2021Source 1needs review

Rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.

Thus, rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.
Claim 22mechanistic interpretationsupports2021Source 1needs review

Rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.

Thus, rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.
Claim 23mechanistic interpretationsupports2021Source 1needs review

Rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.

Thus, rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.
Claim 24mechanistic interpretationsupports2021Source 1needs review

Rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.

Thus, rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.
Claim 25mechanistic interpretationsupports2021Source 1needs review

Rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.

Thus, rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.
Claim 26mechanistic interpretationsupports2021Source 1needs review

Rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.

Thus, rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.
Claim 27mechanistic interpretationsupports2021Source 1needs review

Rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.

Thus, rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.
Claim 28mechanistic interpretationsupports2021Source 1needs review

Rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.

Thus, rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.
Claim 29mechanistic interpretationsupports2021Source 1needs review

Rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.

Thus, rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.
Claim 30mechanistic interpretationsupports2021Source 1needs review

Rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.

Thus, rheostatic control of RhoA activation with photoswitchable RhoGEF reveals that cells can use signal amplitude to produce multiple responses to a single biochemical signal.
Claim 31tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.
Claim 32tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.
Claim 33tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.
Claim 34tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.
Claim 35tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.
Claim 36tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.
Claim 37tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.
Claim 38tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.
Claim 39tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.
Claim 40tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.
Claim 41tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.
Claim 42tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.
Claim 43tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.
Claim 44tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.
Claim 45tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.
Claim 46tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.
Claim 47tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.
Claim 48tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

psRhoGEF was developed to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.

Here, we develop a photoswitchable RhoA guanine exchange factor, psRhoGEF, to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.
Claim 49tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

psRhoGEF was developed to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.

Here, we develop a photoswitchable RhoA guanine exchange factor, psRhoGEF, to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.
Claim 50tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

psRhoGEF was developed to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.

Here, we develop a photoswitchable RhoA guanine exchange factor, psRhoGEF, to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.
Claim 51tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

psRhoGEF was developed to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.

Here, we develop a photoswitchable RhoA guanine exchange factor, psRhoGEF, to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.
Claim 52tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

psRhoGEF was developed to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.

Here, we develop a photoswitchable RhoA guanine exchange factor, psRhoGEF, to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.
Claim 53tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

psRhoGEF was developed to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.

Here, we develop a photoswitchable RhoA guanine exchange factor, psRhoGEF, to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.
Claim 54tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

psRhoGEF was developed to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.

Here, we develop a photoswitchable RhoA guanine exchange factor, psRhoGEF, to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.
Claim 55tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

psRhoGEF was developed to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.

Here, we develop a photoswitchable RhoA guanine exchange factor, psRhoGEF, to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.
Claim 56tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

psRhoGEF was developed to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.

Here, we develop a photoswitchable RhoA guanine exchange factor, psRhoGEF, to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.
Claim 57tool developmentsupports2021Source 1needs review

psRhoGEF was developed to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.

Here, we develop a photoswitchable RhoA guanine exchange factor, psRhoGEF, to precisely control endogenous RhoA activity.

Approval Evidence

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We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

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tool developmentsupports

A FRET-based biosensor was developed to visualize RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

We also develop a FRET-based biosensor to allow visualization of RhoA activity together with psRhoGEF control.

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The main demonstrated strength is compatibility with psRhoGEF-based optical control, allowing visualization of RhoA activity together with perturbation of endogenous RhoA signaling. In that experimental context, the system supported conclusions about amplitude-dependent RhoA signaling outputs.

FRET-based RhoA biosensor and Field-domain rapid-scan EPR at 240 GHz address a similar problem space.

Shared frame: same top-level item type

FRET-based RhoA biosensor and fluorescence line narrowing address a similar problem space.

Shared frame: same top-level item type

FRET-based RhoA biosensor and native green gel system address a similar problem space.

Shared frame: same top-level item type

Strengths here: looks easier to implement in practice.

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