Toolkit/FUN-LOVSP-Nat

FUN-LOVSP-Nat

Multi-Component Switch·Research·Since 2022

Also known as: FUN-LOVSP-Nat, FUN-LOVSP-Nat

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

Summary

FUN-LOVSP-Nat is a blue-light-responsive yeast optogenetic switch variant derived from the FUN-LOVSP system and carrying a nourseothricin resistance marker. In BY4741 yeast, it supported blue-light-induced luciferase expression that exceeded the original FUN-LOV system in both episomal and genome-integrated formats.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This variant is useful for optogenetic gene-expression control in yeast while enabling selection through a nourseothricin resistance cassette after construct introduction or genome integration. The cited study indicates that new FUN-LOV variants broaden the biotechnological applicability of the platform across yeast backgrounds, although direct cross-strain data were not specifically reported for the Nat version.

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Altogether, the new FUN-LOV variants described here are functional in different yeast strains, expanding the biotechnological applications of this optogenetic tool.

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In the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the FUN-LOV (FUNgal Light Oxygen and Voltage) optogenetic switch enables high levels of light-activated gene expression in a reversible and tunable fashion.

Problem solved

FUN-LOVSP-Nat addresses the need to combine selectable-marker-based strain engineering with light-inducible transcriptional control in yeast. It also addresses the need for improved blue-light-driven reporter output relative to the original FUN-LOV system in BY4741.

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Altogether, the new FUN-LOV variants described here are functional in different yeast strains, expanding the biotechnological applications of this optogenetic tool.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

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

Target processes

selection

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

The tool was reported in yeast and evaluated in the BY4741 laboratory strain using luciferase reporter expression under blue-light stimulation. It exists as a FUN-LOVSP-derived variant with a nourseothricin resistance marker and was tested in both episomal and genome-integrated formats.

The supplied evidence is limited to comparative luciferase reporter performance and marker identity, with no quantitative fold changes, kinetics, or photophysical parameters provided. Cross-strain functionality was demonstrated in the source claims for FUN-LOVSP-Hph, but not directly for FUN-LOVSP-Nat, so generalization to other yeast strains remains indirect.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1application scopesupports2022Source 1needs review

The new FUN-LOV variants are functional in different yeast strains and expand the biotechnological applications of the optogenetic tool.

Altogether, the new FUN-LOV variants described here are functional in different yeast strains, expanding the biotechnological applications of this optogenetic tool.
Claim 2application scopesupports2022Source 1needs review

The new FUN-LOV variants are functional in different yeast strains and expand the biotechnological applications of the optogenetic tool.

Altogether, the new FUN-LOV variants described here are functional in different yeast strains, expanding the biotechnological applications of this optogenetic tool.
Claim 3application scopesupports2022Source 1needs review

The new FUN-LOV variants are functional in different yeast strains and expand the biotechnological applications of the optogenetic tool.

Altogether, the new FUN-LOV variants described here are functional in different yeast strains, expanding the biotechnological applications of this optogenetic tool.
Claim 4application scopesupports2022Source 1needs review

The new FUN-LOV variants are functional in different yeast strains and expand the biotechnological applications of the optogenetic tool.

Altogether, the new FUN-LOV variants described here are functional in different yeast strains, expanding the biotechnological applications of this optogenetic tool.
Claim 5application scopesupports2022Source 1needs review

The new FUN-LOV variants are functional in different yeast strains and expand the biotechnological applications of the optogenetic tool.

Altogether, the new FUN-LOV variants described here are functional in different yeast strains, expanding the biotechnological applications of this optogenetic tool.
Claim 6application scopesupports2022Source 1needs review

The new FUN-LOV variants are functional in different yeast strains and expand the biotechnological applications of the optogenetic tool.

Altogether, the new FUN-LOV variants described here are functional in different yeast strains, expanding the biotechnological applications of this optogenetic tool.
Claim 7application scopesupports2022Source 1needs review

The new FUN-LOV variants are functional in different yeast strains and expand the biotechnological applications of the optogenetic tool.

Altogether, the new FUN-LOV variants described here are functional in different yeast strains, expanding the biotechnological applications of this optogenetic tool.
Claim 8comparative performancesupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph reached higher luciferase expression upon blue-light stimulation than the original FUN-LOV system in BY4741 yeast, in both episomal and genome-integrated formats.

The results indicate that FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph, either episomally or genome integrated, reached higher levels of luciferase expression upon blue-light stimulation compared the original FUN-LOV system.
Claim 9comparative performancesupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph reached higher luciferase expression upon blue-light stimulation than the original FUN-LOV system in BY4741 yeast, in both episomal and genome-integrated formats.

The results indicate that FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph, either episomally or genome integrated, reached higher levels of luciferase expression upon blue-light stimulation compared the original FUN-LOV system.
Claim 10comparative performancesupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph reached higher luciferase expression upon blue-light stimulation than the original FUN-LOV system in BY4741 yeast, in both episomal and genome-integrated formats.

The results indicate that FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph, either episomally or genome integrated, reached higher levels of luciferase expression upon blue-light stimulation compared the original FUN-LOV system.
Claim 11comparative performancesupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph reached higher luciferase expression upon blue-light stimulation than the original FUN-LOV system in BY4741 yeast, in both episomal and genome-integrated formats.

The results indicate that FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph, either episomally or genome integrated, reached higher levels of luciferase expression upon blue-light stimulation compared the original FUN-LOV system.
Claim 12comparative performancesupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph reached higher luciferase expression upon blue-light stimulation than the original FUN-LOV system in BY4741 yeast, in both episomal and genome-integrated formats.

The results indicate that FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph, either episomally or genome integrated, reached higher levels of luciferase expression upon blue-light stimulation compared the original FUN-LOV system.
Claim 13comparative performancesupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph reached higher luciferase expression upon blue-light stimulation than the original FUN-LOV system in BY4741 yeast, in both episomal and genome-integrated formats.

The results indicate that FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph, either episomally or genome integrated, reached higher levels of luciferase expression upon blue-light stimulation compared the original FUN-LOV system.
Claim 14comparative performancesupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph reached higher luciferase expression upon blue-light stimulation than the original FUN-LOV system in BY4741 yeast, in both episomal and genome-integrated formats.

The results indicate that FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph, either episomally or genome integrated, reached higher levels of luciferase expression upon blue-light stimulation compared the original FUN-LOV system.
Claim 15cross strain functionalitysupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Hph was functional in the 59A-EC1118 wine yeast strain, with similar blue-light-induced reporter expression to the laboratory strain and lower luciferase background in darkness.

we demonstrated the functionality of FUN-LOVSP-Hph in the 59A-EC1118 wine yeast strain, showing similar levels of reporter gene induction under blue-light respect to the laboratory strain, and with lower luciferase expression background in darkness condition.
Claim 16cross strain functionalitysupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Hph was functional in the 59A-EC1118 wine yeast strain, with similar blue-light-induced reporter expression to the laboratory strain and lower luciferase background in darkness.

we demonstrated the functionality of FUN-LOVSP-Hph in the 59A-EC1118 wine yeast strain, showing similar levels of reporter gene induction under blue-light respect to the laboratory strain, and with lower luciferase expression background in darkness condition.
Claim 17cross strain functionalitysupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Hph was functional in the 59A-EC1118 wine yeast strain, with similar blue-light-induced reporter expression to the laboratory strain and lower luciferase background in darkness.

we demonstrated the functionality of FUN-LOVSP-Hph in the 59A-EC1118 wine yeast strain, showing similar levels of reporter gene induction under blue-light respect to the laboratory strain, and with lower luciferase expression background in darkness condition.
Claim 18cross strain functionalitysupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Hph was functional in the 59A-EC1118 wine yeast strain, with similar blue-light-induced reporter expression to the laboratory strain and lower luciferase background in darkness.

we demonstrated the functionality of FUN-LOVSP-Hph in the 59A-EC1118 wine yeast strain, showing similar levels of reporter gene induction under blue-light respect to the laboratory strain, and with lower luciferase expression background in darkness condition.
Claim 19cross strain functionalitysupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Hph was functional in the 59A-EC1118 wine yeast strain, with similar blue-light-induced reporter expression to the laboratory strain and lower luciferase background in darkness.

we demonstrated the functionality of FUN-LOVSP-Hph in the 59A-EC1118 wine yeast strain, showing similar levels of reporter gene induction under blue-light respect to the laboratory strain, and with lower luciferase expression background in darkness condition.
Claim 20cross strain functionalitysupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Hph was functional in the 59A-EC1118 wine yeast strain, with similar blue-light-induced reporter expression to the laboratory strain and lower luciferase background in darkness.

we demonstrated the functionality of FUN-LOVSP-Hph in the 59A-EC1118 wine yeast strain, showing similar levels of reporter gene induction under blue-light respect to the laboratory strain, and with lower luciferase expression background in darkness condition.
Claim 21cross strain functionalitysupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Hph was functional in the 59A-EC1118 wine yeast strain, with similar blue-light-induced reporter expression to the laboratory strain and lower luciferase background in darkness.

we demonstrated the functionality of FUN-LOVSP-Hph in the 59A-EC1118 wine yeast strain, showing similar levels of reporter gene induction under blue-light respect to the laboratory strain, and with lower luciferase expression background in darkness condition.
Claim 22design modificationsupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP is a single-plasmid variant of FUN-LOV generated by replacing promoter and terminator sequences and cloning the system into one plasmid.

Initially, we generated new variants of this system by replacing the promoter and terminator sequences and by cloning the system in a single plasmid (FUN-LOVSP).
Claim 23design modificationsupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP is a single-plasmid variant of FUN-LOV generated by replacing promoter and terminator sequences and cloning the system into one plasmid.

Initially, we generated new variants of this system by replacing the promoter and terminator sequences and by cloning the system in a single plasmid (FUN-LOVSP).
Claim 24design modificationsupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP is a single-plasmid variant of FUN-LOV generated by replacing promoter and terminator sequences and cloning the system into one plasmid.

Initially, we generated new variants of this system by replacing the promoter and terminator sequences and by cloning the system in a single plasmid (FUN-LOVSP).
Claim 25design modificationsupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP is a single-plasmid variant of FUN-LOV generated by replacing promoter and terminator sequences and cloning the system into one plasmid.

Initially, we generated new variants of this system by replacing the promoter and terminator sequences and by cloning the system in a single plasmid (FUN-LOVSP).
Claim 26design modificationsupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP is a single-plasmid variant of FUN-LOV generated by replacing promoter and terminator sequences and cloning the system into one plasmid.

Initially, we generated new variants of this system by replacing the promoter and terminator sequences and by cloning the system in a single plasmid (FUN-LOVSP).
Claim 27design modificationsupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP is a single-plasmid variant of FUN-LOV generated by replacing promoter and terminator sequences and cloning the system into one plasmid.

Initially, we generated new variants of this system by replacing the promoter and terminator sequences and by cloning the system in a single plasmid (FUN-LOVSP).
Claim 28design modificationsupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP is a single-plasmid variant of FUN-LOV generated by replacing promoter and terminator sequences and cloning the system into one plasmid.

Initially, we generated new variants of this system by replacing the promoter and terminator sequences and by cloning the system in a single plasmid (FUN-LOVSP).
Claim 29design modificationsupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph are FUN-LOVSP variants carrying nourseothricin or hygromycin resistance genes to allow selection after genome integration.

we included the nourseothricin (Nat) or hygromycin (Hph) antibiotic resistances genes in the new FUN-LOVSP plasmid, generating two new variants (FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph), to allow selection after genome integration.
Claim 30design modificationsupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph are FUN-LOVSP variants carrying nourseothricin or hygromycin resistance genes to allow selection after genome integration.

we included the nourseothricin (Nat) or hygromycin (Hph) antibiotic resistances genes in the new FUN-LOVSP plasmid, generating two new variants (FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph), to allow selection after genome integration.
Claim 31design modificationsupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph are FUN-LOVSP variants carrying nourseothricin or hygromycin resistance genes to allow selection after genome integration.

we included the nourseothricin (Nat) or hygromycin (Hph) antibiotic resistances genes in the new FUN-LOVSP plasmid, generating two new variants (FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph), to allow selection after genome integration.
Claim 32design modificationsupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph are FUN-LOVSP variants carrying nourseothricin or hygromycin resistance genes to allow selection after genome integration.

we included the nourseothricin (Nat) or hygromycin (Hph) antibiotic resistances genes in the new FUN-LOVSP plasmid, generating two new variants (FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph), to allow selection after genome integration.
Claim 33design modificationsupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph are FUN-LOVSP variants carrying nourseothricin or hygromycin resistance genes to allow selection after genome integration.

we included the nourseothricin (Nat) or hygromycin (Hph) antibiotic resistances genes in the new FUN-LOVSP plasmid, generating two new variants (FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph), to allow selection after genome integration.
Claim 34design modificationsupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph are FUN-LOVSP variants carrying nourseothricin or hygromycin resistance genes to allow selection after genome integration.

we included the nourseothricin (Nat) or hygromycin (Hph) antibiotic resistances genes in the new FUN-LOVSP plasmid, generating two new variants (FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph), to allow selection after genome integration.
Claim 35design modificationsupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph are FUN-LOVSP variants carrying nourseothricin or hygromycin resistance genes to allow selection after genome integration.

we included the nourseothricin (Nat) or hygromycin (Hph) antibiotic resistances genes in the new FUN-LOVSP plasmid, generating two new variants (FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph), to allow selection after genome integration.
Claim 36functional capabilitysupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOV enables high levels of light-activated gene expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae in a reversible and tunable fashion.

In the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the FUN-LOV (FUNgal Light Oxygen and Voltage) optogenetic switch enables high levels of light-activated gene expression in a reversible and tunable fashion.
Claim 37functional capabilitysupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOV enables high levels of light-activated gene expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae in a reversible and tunable fashion.

In the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the FUN-LOV (FUNgal Light Oxygen and Voltage) optogenetic switch enables high levels of light-activated gene expression in a reversible and tunable fashion.
Claim 38functional capabilitysupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOV enables high levels of light-activated gene expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae in a reversible and tunable fashion.

In the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the FUN-LOV (FUNgal Light Oxygen and Voltage) optogenetic switch enables high levels of light-activated gene expression in a reversible and tunable fashion.
Claim 39functional capabilitysupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOV enables high levels of light-activated gene expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae in a reversible and tunable fashion.

In the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the FUN-LOV (FUNgal Light Oxygen and Voltage) optogenetic switch enables high levels of light-activated gene expression in a reversible and tunable fashion.
Claim 40functional capabilitysupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOV enables high levels of light-activated gene expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae in a reversible and tunable fashion.

In the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the FUN-LOV (FUNgal Light Oxygen and Voltage) optogenetic switch enables high levels of light-activated gene expression in a reversible and tunable fashion.
Claim 41functional capabilitysupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOV enables high levels of light-activated gene expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae in a reversible and tunable fashion.

In the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the FUN-LOV (FUNgal Light Oxygen and Voltage) optogenetic switch enables high levels of light-activated gene expression in a reversible and tunable fashion.
Claim 42functional capabilitysupports2022Source 1needs review

FUN-LOV enables high levels of light-activated gene expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae in a reversible and tunable fashion.

In the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the FUN-LOV (FUNgal Light Oxygen and Voltage) optogenetic switch enables high levels of light-activated gene expression in a reversible and tunable fashion.

Approval Evidence

1 source3 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug fun-lovsp-nat
generating two new variants (FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph)

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application scopesupports

The new FUN-LOV variants are functional in different yeast strains and expand the biotechnological applications of the optogenetic tool.

Altogether, the new FUN-LOV variants described here are functional in different yeast strains, expanding the biotechnological applications of this optogenetic tool.

Source:

comparative performancesupports

FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph reached higher luciferase expression upon blue-light stimulation than the original FUN-LOV system in BY4741 yeast, in both episomal and genome-integrated formats.

The results indicate that FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph, either episomally or genome integrated, reached higher levels of luciferase expression upon blue-light stimulation compared the original FUN-LOV system.

Source:

design modificationsupports

FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph are FUN-LOVSP variants carrying nourseothricin or hygromycin resistance genes to allow selection after genome integration.

we included the nourseothricin (Nat) or hygromycin (Hph) antibiotic resistances genes in the new FUN-LOVSP plasmid, generating two new variants (FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph), to allow selection after genome integration.

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

In BY4741 yeast, FUN-LOVSP-Nat reached higher luciferase expression under blue-light stimulation than the original FUN-LOV system. This improved performance was observed in both episomal and genome-integrated formats, supporting use in multiple construct-deployment strategies.

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The results indicate that FUN-LOVSP-Nat and FUN-LOVSP-Hph, either episomally or genome integrated, reached higher levels of luciferase expression upon blue-light stimulation compared the original FUN-LOV system.

Ranked Citations

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