Toolkit/iLID-SspB A58V variant

iLID-SspB A58V variant

Multi-Component Switch·Research·Since 2016

Also known as: new variant of the dimer system, SspB A58V

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

Summary

The iLID-SspB A58V variant is a blue-light-inducible heterodimerization system in which SspB carries a single A58V substitution. It was reengineered to tune iLID-SspB binding for improved light-controlled protein colocalization, including transmembrane protein localization in neurons.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This variant is useful for optogenetic control of protein localization when lower dark-state association is needed at high effective intracellular concentrations. In neurons, it supported light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins more effectively than a higher-affinity switch because the higher-affinity system showed greater dark-state colocalization.

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allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark

Problem solved

It addresses the problem that higher-affinity iLID-SspB switches can exhibit excessive dark-state colocalization, particularly in contexts with effective protein concentrations of 5-100 bcM. The A58V-tuned variant was reported as part of a reengineering effort to better control proteins under these high-concentration conditions.

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allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark

Problem links

Need conditional recombination or state switching

Derived

The iLID-SspB A58V variant is a blue-light-inducible, multi-component dimerization system in which SspB carries a single A58V point mutation. It enables light-activated heterodimerization with iLID and was reported to support transmembrane protein colocalization in neurons with reduced dark-state colocalization relative to a higher-affinity switch.

Need inducible protein relocalization or recruitment

Derived

The iLID-SspB A58V variant is a blue-light-inducible, multi-component dimerization system in which SspB carries a single A58V point mutation. It enables light-activated heterodimerization with iLID and was reported to support transmembrane protein colocalization in neurons with reduced dark-state colocalization relative to a higher-affinity switch.

Need precise spatiotemporal control with light input

Derived

The iLID-SspB A58V variant is a blue-light-inducible, multi-component dimerization system in which SspB carries a single A58V point mutation. It enables light-activated heterodimerization with iLID and was reported to support transmembrane protein colocalization in neurons with reduced dark-state colocalization relative to a higher-affinity switch.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

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

Techniques

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Target processes

localizationrecombination

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: multi componentswitch architecture: recruitment

The variant is a multi-component construct requiring iLID and an SspB partner containing a single A58V point mutation. Its input modality is blue light, and the reported engineering goal was operation in settings with effective protein concentrations of 5-100 bcM; no additional construct architecture, cofactor, or delivery details are provided in the supplied evidence.

The supplied evidence is limited to one 2016 Biochemistry study and focuses on affinity tuning and neuronal transmembrane protein colocalization. No independent replication, detailed kinetic values for this specific variant, or broader validation across organisms, cell types, or downstream functional outputs are provided here.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Observations

successPrimary Cellsapplication demoneurons

light-activated colocalization

Inferred from claim c4 during normalization. The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark. Derived from claim c4. Quoted text: allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark

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comparison switch affinity range(0.8-47)
successPrimary Cellsapplication demoneurons

light-activated colocalization

Inferred from claim c4 during normalization. The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark. Derived from claim c4. Quoted text: allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark

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comparison switch affinity range(0.8-47)
successPrimary Cellsapplication demoneurons

light-activated colocalization

Inferred from claim c4 during normalization. The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark. Derived from claim c4. Quoted text: allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark

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comparison switch affinity range(0.8-47)
successPrimary Cellsapplication demoneurons

light-activated colocalization

Inferred from claim c4 during normalization. The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark. Derived from claim c4. Quoted text: allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark

Source:

comparison switch affinity range(0.8-47)
successPrimary Cellsapplication demoneurons

light-activated colocalization

Inferred from claim c4 during normalization. The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark. Derived from claim c4. Quoted text: allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark

Source:

comparison switch affinity range(0.8-47)
successPrimary Cellsapplication demoneurons

light-activated colocalization

Inferred from claim c4 during normalization. The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark. Derived from claim c4. Quoted text: allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark

Source:

comparison switch affinity range(0.8-47)
successPrimary Cellsapplication demoneurons

light-activated colocalization

Inferred from claim c4 during normalization. The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark. Derived from claim c4. Quoted text: allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark

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comparison switch affinity range(0.8-47)

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1application performancesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
comparison switch affinity range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 2application performancesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
comparison switch affinity range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 3application performancesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
comparison switch affinity range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 4application performancesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
comparison switch affinity range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 5application performancesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
comparison switch affinity range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 6application performancesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
comparison switch affinity range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 7application performancesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
comparison switch affinity range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 8application performancesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
comparison switch affinity range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 9application performancesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
comparison switch affinity range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 10application performancesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
comparison switch affinity range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 11application performancesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
comparison switch affinity range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 12application performancesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
comparison switch affinity range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 13application performancesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
comparison switch affinity range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 14application performancesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
comparison switch affinity range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 15application performancesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
comparison switch affinity range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 16application performancesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
comparison switch affinity range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 17application performancesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
comparison switch affinity range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 18binding affinity changesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity 3 bcMbinding affinity 125 bcMfold change in binding affinity 42
Claim 19binding affinity changesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity 3 bcMbinding affinity 125 bcMfold change in binding affinity 42
Claim 20binding affinity changesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity 3 bcMbinding affinity 125 bcMfold change in binding affinity 42
Claim 21binding affinity changesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity 3 bcMbinding affinity 125 bcMfold change in binding affinity 42
Claim 22binding affinity changesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity 3 bcMbinding affinity 125 bcMfold change in binding affinity 42
Claim 23binding affinity changesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity 3 bcMbinding affinity 125 bcMfold change in binding affinity 42
Claim 24binding affinity changesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity 3 bcMbinding affinity 125 bcMfold change in binding affinity 42
Claim 25binding affinity changesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity 3 bcMbinding affinity 125 bcMfold change in binding affinity 42
Claim 26binding affinity changesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity 3 bcMbinding affinity 125 bcMfold change in binding affinity 42
Claim 27binding affinity changesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity 3 bcMbinding affinity 125 bcMfold change in binding affinity 42
Claim 28binding affinity changesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity 3 bcMbinding affinity 125 bcMfold change in binding affinity 42
Claim 29binding affinity changesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity 3 bcMbinding affinity 125 bcMfold change in binding affinity 42
Claim 30binding affinity changesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity 3 bcMbinding affinity 125 bcMfold change in binding affinity 42
Claim 31binding affinity changesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity 3 bcMbinding affinity 125 bcMfold change in binding affinity 42
Claim 32binding affinity changesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity 3 bcMbinding affinity 125 bcMfold change in binding affinity 42
Claim 33binding affinity changesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity 3 bcMbinding affinity 125 bcMfold change in binding affinity 42
Claim 34binding affinity changesupports2016Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity 3 bcMbinding affinity 125 bcMfold change in binding affinity 42
Claim 35engineering resultsupports2016Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB system was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

Here, we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM).
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 36engineering resultsupports2016Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB system was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

Here, we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM).
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 37engineering resultsupports2016Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB system was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

Here, we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM).
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 38engineering resultsupports2016Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB system was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

Here, we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM).
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 39engineering resultsupports2016Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB system was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

Here, we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM).
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 40engineering resultsupports2016Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB system was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

Here, we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM).
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 41engineering resultsupports2016Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB system was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

Here, we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM).
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 42engineering resultsupports2016Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB system was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

Here, we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM).
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 43engineering resultsupports2016Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB system was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

Here, we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM).
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 44engineering resultsupports2016Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB system was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

Here, we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM).
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 45kinetic tuningsupports2016Source 1needs review

A point mutation in the LOV domain, N414L, lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

Additionally, with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.
Claim 46kinetic tuningsupports2016Source 1needs review

A point mutation in the LOV domain, N414L, lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

Additionally, with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.
Claim 47kinetic tuningsupports2016Source 1needs review

A point mutation in the LOV domain, N414L, lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

Additionally, with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.
Claim 48kinetic tuningsupports2016Source 1needs review

A point mutation in the LOV domain, N414L, lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

Additionally, with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.
Claim 49kinetic tuningsupports2016Source 1needs review

A point mutation in the LOV domain, N414L, lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

Additionally, with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.
Claim 50kinetic tuningsupports2016Source 1needs review

A point mutation in the LOV domain, N414L, lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

Additionally, with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.
Claim 51kinetic tuningsupports2016Source 1needs review

A point mutation in the LOV domain, N414L, lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

Additionally, with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.
Claim 52kinetic tuningsupports2016Source 1needs review

A point mutation in the LOV domain, N414L, lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

Additionally, with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.
Claim 53kinetic tuningsupports2016Source 1needs review

A point mutation in the LOV domain, N414L, lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

Additionally, with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.
Claim 54kinetic tuningsupports2016Source 1needs review

A point mutation in the LOV domain, N414L, lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

Additionally, with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.
Claim 55mechanismsupports2016Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB.
Claim 56mechanismsupports2016Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB.
Claim 57mechanismsupports2016Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB.
Claim 58mechanismsupports2016Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB.
Claim 59mechanismsupports2016Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB.
Claim 60mechanismsupports2016Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB.
Claim 61mechanismsupports2016Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB.
Claim 62mechanismsupports2016Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB.
Claim 63mechanismsupports2016Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB.
Claim 64mechanismsupports2016Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB.
Claim 65scope expansionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.
Claim 66scope expansionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.
Claim 67scope expansionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.
Claim 68scope expansionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.
Claim 69scope expansionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.
Claim 70scope expansionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.
Claim 71scope expansionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.
Claim 72scope expansionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.
Claim 73scope expansionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.
Claim 74scope expansionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.
Claim 75scope expansionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.
Claim 76scope expansionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.
Claim 77scope expansionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.
Claim 78scope expansionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.
Claim 79scope expansionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.
Claim 80scope expansionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.
Claim 81scope expansionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

Approval Evidence

1 source3 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug ilid-sspb-a58v-variant
The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V)

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application performancesupports

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because it showed more colocalization in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark

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binding affinity changesupports

The SspB A58V-containing iLID dimer variant displays a 42-fold light-dependent change in binding affinity, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the activated blue-light state.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)

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scope expansionsupports

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The A58V-containing variant showed a 42-fold light-dependent affinity change, from 125 bcM in one state to 3 bcM in the blue-light-activated state. It was specifically reported to enable light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons with reduced dark-state colocalization relative to a higher-affinity switch.

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Here, we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM).

Compared with Cry2/CIB

iLID-SspB A58V variant and Cry2/CIB address a similar problem space because they share localization, recombination.

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

Relative tradeoffs: appears more independently replicated; looks easier to implement in practice.

iLID-SspB A58V variant and CRY2-talin/CIBN-CAAX optogenetic plasma membrane recruitment system address a similar problem space because they share localization, recombination.

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

Compared with iLID/SspB

iLID-SspB A58V variant and iLID/SspB address a similar problem space because they share localization, recombination.

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

Relative tradeoffs: appears more independently replicated; looks easier to implement in practice.

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