Toolkit/GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8

GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8

Multi-Component Switch·Research·Since 2023

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

Summary

GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 is a blue light-responsive two-component optogenetic caspase-8 system composed of GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 fusion proteins. Under blue light, the two components interact more strongly and undergo light-dependent cleavage, consistent with inducible caspase-8 activation.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This system provides optical control over caspase-8-associated cell death signaling using a genetically encoded two-component switch. Reported use cases include stronger apoptosis induction in the Opto-Casp8-V2 configuration and regulation of inflammasome activation and pyroptosis under conditions where apoptosis and necroptosis are compromised.

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Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.

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In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.

Problem solved

It addresses the need for temporally controlled activation of caspase-8-dependent death pathways with light rather than constitutive or chemically induced activation. The available evidence specifically supports blue light-dependent interaction and cleavage of the fused caspase-8 components.

Problem links

Need conditional recombination or state switching

Derived

GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 is a blue light-responsive two-component optogenetic caspase-8 system built from PHR and CIB1N fusions. Under blue light, the fusion proteins show increased interaction and light-dependent cleavage, with associated accumulation of activated caspase-8 and caspase-3.

Need precise spatiotemporal control with light input

Derived

GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 is a blue light-responsive two-component optogenetic caspase-8 system built from PHR and CIB1N fusions. Under blue light, the fusion proteins show increased interaction and light-dependent cleavage, with associated accumulation of activated caspase-8 and caspase-3.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

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

Target processes

recombination

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

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

The construct architecture consists of GFP-PHR fused to caspase-8 and Flag-CIB1N fused to caspase-8, indicating a domain-fusion, two-component design. Blue light is the activating input, and co-immunoprecipitation was used to assess light-enhanced interaction; no additional practical details such as expression system, chromophore requirements, or delivery method are specified in the supplied evidence.

The evidence provided is limited to a single 2023 Research Square source and a small number of reported observations. Quantitative performance metrics, illumination parameters, cell-type scope, reversibility, background activity in the dark, and independent replication are not provided in the supplied evidence.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Observations

successMammalian Cell Linemechanistic demo

Inferred from claim c2 during normalization. Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation. Derived from claim c2. Quoted text: After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.

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successMammalian Cell Linemechanistic demo

Inferred from claim c2 during normalization. Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation. Derived from claim c2. Quoted text: After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.

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successMammalian Cell Linemechanistic demo

Inferred from claim c2 during normalization. Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation. Derived from claim c2. Quoted text: After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.

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successMammalian Cell Linemechanistic demo

Inferred from claim c2 during normalization. Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation. Derived from claim c2. Quoted text: After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.

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successMammalian Cell Linemechanistic demo

Inferred from claim c2 during normalization. Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation. Derived from claim c2. Quoted text: After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.

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successMammalian Cell Linemechanistic demo

Inferred from claim c2 during normalization. Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation. Derived from claim c2. Quoted text: After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.

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successMammalian Cell Linemechanistic demo

Inferred from claim c2 during normalization. Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation. Derived from claim c2. Quoted text: After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

co-immunoprecipitation

Inferred from claim c3 during normalization. GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays. Derived from claim c3. Quoted text: The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

Inferred from claim c7 during normalization. Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised. Derived from claim c7. Quoted text: Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

co-immunoprecipitation

Inferred from claim c3 during normalization. GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays. Derived from claim c3. Quoted text: The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

Inferred from claim c7 during normalization. Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised. Derived from claim c7. Quoted text: Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

co-immunoprecipitation

Inferred from claim c3 during normalization. GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays. Derived from claim c3. Quoted text: The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

Inferred from claim c7 during normalization. Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised. Derived from claim c7. Quoted text: Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

co-immunoprecipitation

Inferred from claim c3 during normalization. GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays. Derived from claim c3. Quoted text: The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

Inferred from claim c7 during normalization. Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised. Derived from claim c7. Quoted text: Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

co-immunoprecipitation

Inferred from claim c3 during normalization. GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays. Derived from claim c3. Quoted text: The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

Inferred from claim c7 during normalization. Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised. Derived from claim c7. Quoted text: Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

co-immunoprecipitation

Inferred from claim c3 during normalization. GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays. Derived from claim c3. Quoted text: The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

Inferred from claim c7 during normalization. Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised. Derived from claim c7. Quoted text: Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

co-immunoprecipitation

Inferred from claim c3 during normalization. GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays. Derived from claim c3. Quoted text: The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

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successMammalian Cell Lineapplication demo

Inferred from claim c7 during normalization. Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised. Derived from claim c7. Quoted text: Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

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Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1comparative performancesupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-Casp8-V2 showed more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light and promoted apoptosis more strongly.

Opto-Casp8-V2 exhibited significantly more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light, and was found to promote cell apoptosis more strongly.
Claim 2comparative performancesupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-Casp8-V2 showed more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light and promoted apoptosis more strongly.

Opto-Casp8-V2 exhibited significantly more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light, and was found to promote cell apoptosis more strongly.
Claim 3comparative performancesupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-Casp8-V2 showed more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light and promoted apoptosis more strongly.

Opto-Casp8-V2 exhibited significantly more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light, and was found to promote cell apoptosis more strongly.
Claim 4comparative performancesupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-Casp8-V2 showed more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light and promoted apoptosis more strongly.

Opto-Casp8-V2 exhibited significantly more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light, and was found to promote cell apoptosis more strongly.
Claim 5comparative performancesupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-Casp8-V2 showed more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light and promoted apoptosis more strongly.

Opto-Casp8-V2 exhibited significantly more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light, and was found to promote cell apoptosis more strongly.
Claim 6comparative performancesupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-Casp8-V2 showed more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light and promoted apoptosis more strongly.

Opto-Casp8-V2 exhibited significantly more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light, and was found to promote cell apoptosis more strongly.
Claim 7comparative performancesupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-Casp8-V2 showed more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light and promoted apoptosis more strongly.

Opto-Casp8-V2 exhibited significantly more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light, and was found to promote cell apoptosis more strongly.
Claim 8comparative performancesupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-Casp8-V2 showed more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light and promoted apoptosis more strongly.

Opto-Casp8-V2 exhibited significantly more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light, and was found to promote cell apoptosis more strongly.
Claim 9comparative performancesupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-Casp8-V2 showed more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light and promoted apoptosis more strongly.

Opto-Casp8-V2 exhibited significantly more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light, and was found to promote cell apoptosis more strongly.
Claim 10comparative performancesupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-Casp8-V2 showed more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light and promoted apoptosis more strongly.

Opto-Casp8-V2 exhibited significantly more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light, and was found to promote cell apoptosis more strongly.
Claim 11conditional functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.
Claim 12conditional functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.
Claim 13conditional functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.
Claim 14conditional functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.
Claim 15conditional functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.
Claim 16conditional functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.
Claim 17conditional functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.
Claim 18conditional functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.
Claim 19conditional functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.
Claim 20conditional functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.
Claim 21conditional functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.
Claim 22conditional functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.
Claim 23conditional functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.
Claim 24conditional functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.
Claim 25conditional functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.
Claim 26conditional functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.
Claim 27conditional functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.
Claim 28interaction or cleavagesupports2023Source 1needs review

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.
Claim 29interaction or cleavagesupports2023Source 1needs review

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.
Claim 30interaction or cleavagesupports2023Source 1needs review

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.
Claim 31interaction or cleavagesupports2023Source 1needs review

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.
Claim 32interaction or cleavagesupports2023Source 1needs review

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.
Claim 33interaction or cleavagesupports2023Source 1needs review

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.
Claim 34interaction or cleavagesupports2023Source 1needs review

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.
Claim 35interaction or cleavagesupports2023Source 1needs review

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.
Claim 36interaction or cleavagesupports2023Source 1needs review

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.
Claim 37interaction or cleavagesupports2023Source 1needs review

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.
Claim 38interaction or cleavagesupports2023Source 1needs review

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.
Claim 39interaction or cleavagesupports2023Source 1needs review

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.
Claim 40interaction or cleavagesupports2023Source 1needs review

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.
Claim 41interaction or cleavagesupports2023Source 1needs review

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.
Claim 42interaction or cleavagesupports2023Source 1needs review

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.
Claim 43interaction or cleavagesupports2023Source 1needs review

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.
Claim 44interaction or cleavagesupports2023Source 1needs review

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.
Claim 45mechanistic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.
Claim 46mechanistic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.
Claim 47mechanistic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.
Claim 48mechanistic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.
Claim 49mechanistic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.
Claim 50mechanistic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.
Claim 51mechanistic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.
Claim 52mechanistic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.
Claim 53mechanistic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.
Claim 54mechanistic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.
Claim 55mechanistic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.
Claim 56mechanistic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.
Claim 57mechanistic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.
Claim 58mechanistic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.
Claim 59mechanistic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.
Claim 60mechanistic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.
Claim 61mechanistic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.
Claim 62phenotypic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced nuclear shrinkage, apoptotic body formation, and cell death.

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced the shrinkage of numerous nuclei, leading to the formation of apoptotic bodies and ultimately promoting cell death.
Claim 63phenotypic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced nuclear shrinkage, apoptotic body formation, and cell death.

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced the shrinkage of numerous nuclei, leading to the formation of apoptotic bodies and ultimately promoting cell death.
Claim 64phenotypic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced nuclear shrinkage, apoptotic body formation, and cell death.

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced the shrinkage of numerous nuclei, leading to the formation of apoptotic bodies and ultimately promoting cell death.
Claim 65phenotypic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced nuclear shrinkage, apoptotic body formation, and cell death.

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced the shrinkage of numerous nuclei, leading to the formation of apoptotic bodies and ultimately promoting cell death.
Claim 66phenotypic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced nuclear shrinkage, apoptotic body formation, and cell death.

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced the shrinkage of numerous nuclei, leading to the formation of apoptotic bodies and ultimately promoting cell death.
Claim 67phenotypic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced nuclear shrinkage, apoptotic body formation, and cell death.

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced the shrinkage of numerous nuclei, leading to the formation of apoptotic bodies and ultimately promoting cell death.
Claim 68phenotypic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced nuclear shrinkage, apoptotic body formation, and cell death.

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced the shrinkage of numerous nuclei, leading to the formation of apoptotic bodies and ultimately promoting cell death.
Claim 69phenotypic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced nuclear shrinkage, apoptotic body formation, and cell death.

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced the shrinkage of numerous nuclei, leading to the formation of apoptotic bodies and ultimately promoting cell death.
Claim 70phenotypic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced nuclear shrinkage, apoptotic body formation, and cell death.

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced the shrinkage of numerous nuclei, leading to the formation of apoptotic bodies and ultimately promoting cell death.
Claim 71phenotypic effectsupports2023Source 1needs review

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced nuclear shrinkage, apoptotic body formation, and cell death.

Both Opto-Casp8-V1 and Opto-Casp8-V2 induced the shrinkage of numerous nuclei, leading to the formation of apoptotic bodies and ultimately promoting cell death.
Claim 72tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.
Claim 73tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.
Claim 74tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.
Claim 75tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.
Claim 76tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.
Claim 77tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.
Claim 78tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.
Claim 79tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.
Claim 80tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.
Claim 81tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.
Claim 82tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.
Claim 83tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.
Claim 84tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.
Claim 85tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.
Claim 86tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.
Claim 87tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.
Claim 88tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.
Claim 89tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.
Claim 90tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.
Claim 91tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.
Claim 92tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.
Claim 93tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.
Claim 94tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.
Claim 95tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.
Claim 96tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.
Claim 97tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.
Claim 98tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.
Claim 99tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.
Claim 100tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.
Claim 101tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.
Claim 102tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.
Claim 103tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.
Claim 104tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.
Claim 105tool functionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.

Approval Evidence

1 source5 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug gfp-phr-caspase8-flag-cib1n-caspase8
The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

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conditional functionsupports

Under blue light control, the tool regulates inflammasome activation and induces pyroptosis when apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

Additionally, through blue light control, it regulates the activation of the inflammasome and induction of pyroptosis in cases where apoptosis and necroptosis mechanisms are compromised.

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interaction or cleavagesupports

GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and showed stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

The proteins GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 were cleaved in a blue light-dependent manner and interacted more strongly in co-immunoprecipitation assays.

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mechanistic effectsupports

Blue light exposure decreased precursor PHR-Caspase8 abundance and increased activated caspase-8 (P18) and caspase-3 accumulation.

After exposure to blue light, the abundance of the precursor protein PHR-Caspase8 decreased, while the activated forms of caspase8 (P18) and caspase3 accumulated.

Source:

tool functionsupports

The optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of caspase-8 activity to induce cellular apoptosis.

Our optogenetic tool enables precise modulation of Caspase-8 activity, inducing cellular apoptosis.

Source:

tool functionsupports

The study developed an optogenetic approach that rapidly modulates caspase-8 activation in response to blue light.

In this study, we developed an optogenetic approach to rapidly modulate the activation of caspase-8 in response to blue light.

Source:

Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The source reports blue light-dependent cleavage of both GFP-PHR-caspase8 and Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 together with stronger interaction in co-immunoprecipitation assays. Comparative evidence further states that Opto-Casp8-V2 showed more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light and promoted apoptosis more strongly.

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Opto-Casp8-V2 exhibited significantly more efficient self-cleavage and consumption than Opto-Casp8-V1 under blue light, and was found to promote cell apoptosis more strongly.

GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 and LOV-PvuII fusion enzyme address a similar problem space because they share recombination.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: recombination; shared mechanisms: photocleavage; same primary input modality: light

Compared with PA-Cre 3.0

GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 and PA-Cre 3.0 address a similar problem space because they share recombination.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: recombination; shared mechanisms: photocleavage; same primary input modality: light

Compared with photocaged IPTG

GFP-PHR-caspase8/Flag-CIB1N-caspase8 and photocaged IPTG address a similar problem space because they share recombination.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: recombination; shared mechanisms: photocleavage; same primary input modality: light

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