Toolkit/IRAP-pHluorin translocation assay

IRAP-pHluorin translocation assay

Assay Method·Research·Since 2016

Also known as: live-cell kinetic analyses of IRAP-pHluorin translocation

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

Summary

The IRAP-pHluorin translocation assay is a live-cell kinetic imaging assay that monitors translocation of an IRAP/LNPEP-pHluorin reporter as a surrogate readout for GLUT4 trafficking in adipocytes. In the cited study, it was used to quantify stimulus-dependent membrane translocation responses downstream of optogenetic PI3K/PIP3 and Akt pathway activation.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This assay is useful for real-time measurement of adipocyte membrane trafficking responses linked to insulin signaling, using IRAP/LNPEP as a surrogate marker for GLUT4 behavior. In the cited work, it enabled comparison of the extent of translocation induced by Opto-PIP3, Opto-Akt, insulin stimulation, and Akt inhibition.

Source:

Here, we describe new optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and the N-terminus of CIB1 (CIBN). We used these 'Opto' modules to activate PI3K and Akt selectively in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

Problem solved

It addresses the need for a live-cell, kinetic readout of GLUT4-associated trafficking that can be coupled to spatially and temporally controlled signaling perturbations. In the cited study, it helped distinguish the contributions of PI3K/PIP3 and Akt to adipocyte insulin action by reporting translocation outcomes downstream of optogenetic activation.

Problem links

Need conditional control of signaling activity

Derived

The IRAP-pHluorin translocation assay is a live-cell kinetic imaging method that tracks translocation of IRAP/LNPEP, used here as a surrogate marker for GLUT4 trafficking in adipocytes. In the cited study, it was used to quantify stimulus-dependent membrane translocation and vesicle fusion responses downstream of optogenetic PI3K/PIP3 and Akt pathway activation.

Need inducible protein relocalization or recruitment

Derived

The IRAP-pHluorin translocation assay is a live-cell kinetic imaging method that tracks translocation of IRAP/LNPEP, used here as a surrogate marker for GLUT4 trafficking in adipocytes. In the cited study, it was used to quantify stimulus-dependent membrane translocation and vesicle fusion responses downstream of optogenetic PI3K/PIP3 and Akt pathway activation.

Need precise spatiotemporal control with light input

Derived

The IRAP-pHluorin translocation assay is a live-cell kinetic imaging method that tracks translocation of IRAP/LNPEP, used here as a surrogate marker for GLUT4 trafficking in adipocytes. In the cited study, it was used to quantify stimulus-dependent membrane translocation and vesicle fusion responses downstream of optogenetic PI3K/PIP3 and Akt pathway activation.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Technique Branch

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

Target processes

localizationsignaling

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

cofactor dependency: cofactor requirement unknownencoding mode: genetically encodedimplementation constraint: context specific validationimplementation constraint: spectral hardware requirementoperating role: sensor

Implementation requires expression of an IRAP/LNPEP-pHluorin reporter and live-cell kinetic imaging. The cited application used the assay in adipocytes together with optogenetic PI3K/PIP3 and Akt pathway activation, but the supplied evidence does not specify construct architecture, imaging settings, or delivery method.

The readout is based on IRAP/LNPEP as a surrogate marker for GLUT4 rather than direct measurement of GLUT4 itself. The supplied evidence is limited to one study context in adipocytes and does not provide broader validation across cell types, perturbation classes, or independent replication.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1comparative effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.
Claim 2comparative effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.
Claim 3comparative effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.
Claim 4comparative effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.
Claim 5comparative effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.
Claim 6comparative effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.
Claim 7comparative effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.
Claim 8comparative effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.
Claim 9comparative effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.
Claim 10comparative effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.
Claim 11comparative effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.
Claim 12comparative effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.
Claim 13comparative effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.
Claim 14comparative effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.
Claim 15comparative effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.
Claim 16comparative effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.
Claim 17comparative effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.
Claim 18inhibitor interactionsupports2016Source 1needs review

Drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3.

Conversely, drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3
Claim 19inhibitor interactionsupports2016Source 1needs review

Drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3.

Conversely, drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3
Claim 20inhibitor interactionsupports2016Source 1needs review

Drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3.

Conversely, drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3
Claim 21inhibitor interactionsupports2016Source 1needs review

Drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3.

Conversely, drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3
Claim 22inhibitor interactionsupports2016Source 1needs review

Drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3.

Conversely, drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3
Claim 23inhibitor interactionsupports2016Source 1needs review

Drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3.

Conversely, drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3
Claim 24inhibitor interactionsupports2016Source 1needs review

Drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3.

Conversely, drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3
Claim 25inhibitor interactionsupports2016Source 1needs review

Drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3.

Conversely, drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3
Claim 26inhibitor interactionsupports2016Source 1needs review

Drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3.

Conversely, drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3
Claim 27inhibitor interactionsupports2016Source 1needs review

Drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3.

Conversely, drug-mediated inhibition of Akt only partially dampened the translocation response of Opto-PIP3
Claim 28mechanistic conclusionsupports2016Source 1needs review

PI3K and Akt play distinct roles in adipocyte insulin action, and PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways important for GLUT4 translocation.

Taken together, these results indicate that PI3K and Akt play distinct roles, and that PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways that are important for GLUT4 translocation.
Claim 29mechanistic conclusionsupports2016Source 1needs review

PI3K and Akt play distinct roles in adipocyte insulin action, and PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways important for GLUT4 translocation.

Taken together, these results indicate that PI3K and Akt play distinct roles, and that PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways that are important for GLUT4 translocation.
Claim 30mechanistic conclusionsupports2016Source 1needs review

PI3K and Akt play distinct roles in adipocyte insulin action, and PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways important for GLUT4 translocation.

Taken together, these results indicate that PI3K and Akt play distinct roles, and that PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways that are important for GLUT4 translocation.
Claim 31mechanistic conclusionsupports2016Source 1needs review

PI3K and Akt play distinct roles in adipocyte insulin action, and PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways important for GLUT4 translocation.

Taken together, these results indicate that PI3K and Akt play distinct roles, and that PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways that are important for GLUT4 translocation.
Claim 32mechanistic conclusionsupports2016Source 1needs review

PI3K and Akt play distinct roles in adipocyte insulin action, and PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways important for GLUT4 translocation.

Taken together, these results indicate that PI3K and Akt play distinct roles, and that PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways that are important for GLUT4 translocation.
Claim 33mechanistic conclusionsupports2016Source 1needs review

PI3K and Akt play distinct roles in adipocyte insulin action, and PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways important for GLUT4 translocation.

Taken together, these results indicate that PI3K and Akt play distinct roles, and that PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways that are important for GLUT4 translocation.
Claim 34mechanistic conclusionsupports2016Source 1needs review

PI3K and Akt play distinct roles in adipocyte insulin action, and PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways important for GLUT4 translocation.

Taken together, these results indicate that PI3K and Akt play distinct roles, and that PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways that are important for GLUT4 translocation.
Claim 35mechanistic conclusionsupports2016Source 1needs review

PI3K and Akt play distinct roles in adipocyte insulin action, and PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways important for GLUT4 translocation.

Taken together, these results indicate that PI3K and Akt play distinct roles, and that PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways that are important for GLUT4 translocation.
Claim 36mechanistic conclusionsupports2016Source 1needs review

PI3K and Akt play distinct roles in adipocyte insulin action, and PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways important for GLUT4 translocation.

Taken together, these results indicate that PI3K and Akt play distinct roles, and that PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways that are important for GLUT4 translocation.
Claim 37mechanistic conclusionsupports2016Source 1needs review

PI3K and Akt play distinct roles in adipocyte insulin action, and PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways important for GLUT4 translocation.

Taken together, these results indicate that PI3K and Akt play distinct roles, and that PI3K stimulates Akt-independent pathways that are important for GLUT4 translocation.
Claim 38spatial localization effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.
Claim 39spatial localization effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.
Claim 40spatial localization effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.
Claim 41spatial localization effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.
Claim 42spatial localization effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.
Claim 43spatial localization effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.
Claim 44spatial localization effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.
Claim 45spatial localization effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.
Claim 46spatial localization effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.
Claim 47spatial localization effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.
Claim 48spatial localization effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.
Claim 49spatial localization effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.
Claim 50spatial localization effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.
Claim 51spatial localization effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.
Claim 52spatial localization effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.
Claim 53spatial localization effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.
Claim 54spatial localization effectsupports2016Source 1needs review

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.
Claim 55tool descriptionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The study describes optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and CIBN that selectively activate PI3K and Akt in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

Here, we describe new optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and the N-terminus of CIB1 (CIBN). We used these 'Opto' modules to activate PI3K and Akt selectively in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.
Claim 56tool descriptionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The study describes optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and CIBN that selectively activate PI3K and Akt in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

Here, we describe new optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and the N-terminus of CIB1 (CIBN). We used these 'Opto' modules to activate PI3K and Akt selectively in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.
Claim 57tool descriptionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The study describes optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and CIBN that selectively activate PI3K and Akt in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

Here, we describe new optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and the N-terminus of CIB1 (CIBN). We used these 'Opto' modules to activate PI3K and Akt selectively in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.
Claim 58tool descriptionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The study describes optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and CIBN that selectively activate PI3K and Akt in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

Here, we describe new optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and the N-terminus of CIB1 (CIBN). We used these 'Opto' modules to activate PI3K and Akt selectively in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.
Claim 59tool descriptionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The study describes optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and CIBN that selectively activate PI3K and Akt in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

Here, we describe new optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and the N-terminus of CIB1 (CIBN). We used these 'Opto' modules to activate PI3K and Akt selectively in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.
Claim 60tool descriptionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The study describes optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and CIBN that selectively activate PI3K and Akt in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

Here, we describe new optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and the N-terminus of CIB1 (CIBN). We used these 'Opto' modules to activate PI3K and Akt selectively in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.
Claim 61tool descriptionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The study describes optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and CIBN that selectively activate PI3K and Akt in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

Here, we describe new optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and the N-terminus of CIB1 (CIBN). We used these 'Opto' modules to activate PI3K and Akt selectively in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.
Claim 62tool descriptionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The study describes optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and CIBN that selectively activate PI3K and Akt in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

Here, we describe new optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and the N-terminus of CIB1 (CIBN). We used these 'Opto' modules to activate PI3K and Akt selectively in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.
Claim 63tool descriptionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The study describes optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and CIBN that selectively activate PI3K and Akt in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

Here, we describe new optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and the N-terminus of CIB1 (CIBN). We used these 'Opto' modules to activate PI3K and Akt selectively in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.
Claim 64tool descriptionsupports2016Source 1needs review

The study describes optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and CIBN that selectively activate PI3K and Akt in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

Here, we describe new optogenetic tools based on CRY2 and the N-terminus of CIB1 (CIBN). We used these 'Opto' modules to activate PI3K and Akt selectively in time and space in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

Approval Evidence

1 source2 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug irap-phluorin-translocation-assay
performed live-cell kinetic analyses of IRAP-pHluorin translocation (IRAP is also known as LNPEP and acts as a surrogate marker for GLUT4 here)

Source:

comparative effectsupports

Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Source:

spatial localization effectsupports

Focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting local Akt-mediated regulation of exocytosis.

In spatial optogenetic studies, focal targeting of Akt to a region of the cell marked the sites where IRAP-pHluorin vesicles fused, supporting the idea that local Akt-mediated signaling regulates exocytosis.

Source:

Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The assay provides live-cell kinetic analysis of IRAP-pHluorin translocation rather than endpoint measurement. In the cited study, it resolved differential pathway outputs, showing that Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked maximal insulin effects on IRAP-pHluorin translocation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation, and that Akt inhibition only partially dampened the Opto-PIP3 response.

Source:

Strikingly, Opto-PIP3 largely mimicked the maximal effects of insulin stimulation, whereas Opto-Akt only partially triggered translocation.

Compared with BcLOV4 photoreceptor

IRAP-pHluorin translocation assay and BcLOV4 photoreceptor address a similar problem space because they share localization, signaling.

Shared frame: shared target processes: localization, signaling; same primary input modality: light

IRAP-pHluorin translocation assay and fusion proteins with large N-terminal anchors address a similar problem space because they share localization, signaling.

Shared frame: shared target processes: localization, signaling; same primary input modality: light

Strengths here: looks easier to implement in practice.

Compared with LOVpep/ePDZb

IRAP-pHluorin translocation assay and LOVpep/ePDZb address a similar problem space because they share localization, signaling.

Shared frame: shared target processes: localization, signaling; same primary input modality: light

Relative tradeoffs: appears more independently replicated.

Ranked Citations

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    StructuralSource 1Journal of Cell Science2016Claim 17Claim 17Claim 3

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