Toolkit/ITSN1 GEF domain

ITSN1 GEF domain

Protein Domain·Research·Since 2023

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

Summary

The ITSN1 GEF domain is a guanine-nucleotide exchange factor domain from ITSN1 that has been incorporated into Opto-RhoGEF constructs for light-controlled regulation of Rho GTPase signaling. In the cited 2023 eLife study, constructs containing GEF domains from ITSN1 supported reversible optogenetic control of endothelial cell morphology and vascular barrier strength.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This domain is useful as an effector module in optogenetic RhoGEF systems that couple light input to control of cell morphology and endothelial barrier behavior. The cited study shows that Opto-RhoGEFs can modulate cell size, roundness, local extension, contraction, and monolayer barrier strength with temporal precision.

Source:

The resulting optogenetically recruitable RhoGEFs (Opto-RhoGEFs) were tested in an endothelial cell monolayer and demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength by a cell-cell overlap-dependent, VE-cadherin-independent, mechanism.

Source:

Furthermore, Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control in endothelial cells over morphological features such as cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.

Source:

This tool allows for Rho GTPase activation at the subcellular level in a reversible and non-invasive manner by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane

Source:

Guanine-nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF, activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively, were integrated into the optogenetic recruitment tool improved light-induced dimer (iLID).

Problem solved

The tool helps address the problem of reversibly controlling Rho GTPase-dependent cell-shape and barrier phenotypes with optical precision. The available evidence specifically supports use in endothelial systems where temporal control of vascular barrier strength is desired.

Source:

The resulting optogenetically recruitable RhoGEFs (Opto-RhoGEFs) were tested in an endothelial cell monolayer and demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength by a cell-cell overlap-dependent, VE-cadherin-independent, mechanism.

Source:

Furthermore, Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control in endothelial cells over morphological features such as cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

Component: A low-level protein part used inside a larger architecture that realizes a mechanism.

Techniques

No technique tags yet.

Target processes

localizationrecombinationsignaling

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

The available evidence supports implementation as a domain within Opto-RhoGEF fusion constructs rather than as a standalone tool. No construct architecture, cofactor requirement, expression system, or illumination wavelength is specified in the supplied evidence.

The supplied evidence identifies the ITSN1 GEF domain only as a component of Opto-RhoGEF constructs and does not provide domain-specific biochemical characterization, spectral parameters, or direct performance comparisons. Independent replication and validation outside the cited endothelial context are not provided in the evidence.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

In an endothelial cell monolayer, Opto-RhoGEFs demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength through a cell-cell overlap-dependent and VE-cadherin-independent mechanism.

The resulting optogenetically recruitable RhoGEFs (Opto-RhoGEFs) were tested in an endothelial cell monolayer and demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength by a cell-cell overlap-dependent, VE-cadherin-independent, mechanism.
Claim 2application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

In an endothelial cell monolayer, Opto-RhoGEFs demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength through a cell-cell overlap-dependent and VE-cadherin-independent mechanism.

The resulting optogenetically recruitable RhoGEFs (Opto-RhoGEFs) were tested in an endothelial cell monolayer and demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength by a cell-cell overlap-dependent, VE-cadherin-independent, mechanism.
Claim 3application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

In an endothelial cell monolayer, Opto-RhoGEFs demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength through a cell-cell overlap-dependent and VE-cadherin-independent mechanism.

The resulting optogenetically recruitable RhoGEFs (Opto-RhoGEFs) were tested in an endothelial cell monolayer and demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength by a cell-cell overlap-dependent, VE-cadherin-independent, mechanism.
Claim 4application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

In an endothelial cell monolayer, Opto-RhoGEFs demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength through a cell-cell overlap-dependent and VE-cadherin-independent mechanism.

The resulting optogenetically recruitable RhoGEFs (Opto-RhoGEFs) were tested in an endothelial cell monolayer and demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength by a cell-cell overlap-dependent, VE-cadherin-independent, mechanism.
Claim 5application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

In an endothelial cell monolayer, Opto-RhoGEFs demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength through a cell-cell overlap-dependent and VE-cadherin-independent mechanism.

The resulting optogenetically recruitable RhoGEFs (Opto-RhoGEFs) were tested in an endothelial cell monolayer and demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength by a cell-cell overlap-dependent, VE-cadherin-independent, mechanism.
Claim 6application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

In an endothelial cell monolayer, Opto-RhoGEFs demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength through a cell-cell overlap-dependent and VE-cadherin-independent mechanism.

The resulting optogenetically recruitable RhoGEFs (Opto-RhoGEFs) were tested in an endothelial cell monolayer and demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength by a cell-cell overlap-dependent, VE-cadherin-independent, mechanism.
Claim 7application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

In an endothelial cell monolayer, Opto-RhoGEFs demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength through a cell-cell overlap-dependent and VE-cadherin-independent mechanism.

The resulting optogenetically recruitable RhoGEFs (Opto-RhoGEFs) were tested in an endothelial cell monolayer and demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength by a cell-cell overlap-dependent, VE-cadherin-independent, mechanism.
Claim 8application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

In an endothelial cell monolayer, Opto-RhoGEFs demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength through a cell-cell overlap-dependent and VE-cadherin-independent mechanism.

The resulting optogenetically recruitable RhoGEFs (Opto-RhoGEFs) were tested in an endothelial cell monolayer and demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength by a cell-cell overlap-dependent, VE-cadherin-independent, mechanism.
Claim 9application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

In an endothelial cell monolayer, Opto-RhoGEFs demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength through a cell-cell overlap-dependent and VE-cadherin-independent mechanism.

The resulting optogenetically recruitable RhoGEFs (Opto-RhoGEFs) were tested in an endothelial cell monolayer and demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength by a cell-cell overlap-dependent, VE-cadherin-independent, mechanism.
Claim 10application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

In an endothelial cell monolayer, Opto-RhoGEFs demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength through a cell-cell overlap-dependent and VE-cadherin-independent mechanism.

The resulting optogenetically recruitable RhoGEFs (Opto-RhoGEFs) were tested in an endothelial cell monolayer and demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength by a cell-cell overlap-dependent, VE-cadherin-independent, mechanism.
Claim 11application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

In an endothelial cell monolayer, Opto-RhoGEFs demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength through a cell-cell overlap-dependent and VE-cadherin-independent mechanism.

The resulting optogenetically recruitable RhoGEFs (Opto-RhoGEFs) were tested in an endothelial cell monolayer and demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength by a cell-cell overlap-dependent, VE-cadherin-independent, mechanism.
Claim 12application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

In an endothelial cell monolayer, Opto-RhoGEFs demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength through a cell-cell overlap-dependent and VE-cadherin-independent mechanism.

The resulting optogenetically recruitable RhoGEFs (Opto-RhoGEFs) were tested in an endothelial cell monolayer and demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength by a cell-cell overlap-dependent, VE-cadherin-independent, mechanism.
Claim 13application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

In an endothelial cell monolayer, Opto-RhoGEFs demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength through a cell-cell overlap-dependent and VE-cadherin-independent mechanism.

The resulting optogenetically recruitable RhoGEFs (Opto-RhoGEFs) were tested in an endothelial cell monolayer and demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength by a cell-cell overlap-dependent, VE-cadherin-independent, mechanism.
Claim 14application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

In an endothelial cell monolayer, Opto-RhoGEFs demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength through a cell-cell overlap-dependent and VE-cadherin-independent mechanism.

The resulting optogenetically recruitable RhoGEFs (Opto-RhoGEFs) were tested in an endothelial cell monolayer and demonstrated precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength by a cell-cell overlap-dependent, VE-cadherin-independent, mechanism.
Claim 15application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control of endothelial cell morphology, including cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.

Furthermore, Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control in endothelial cells over morphological features such as cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.
Claim 16application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control of endothelial cell morphology, including cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.

Furthermore, Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control in endothelial cells over morphological features such as cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.
Claim 17application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control of endothelial cell morphology, including cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.

Furthermore, Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control in endothelial cells over morphological features such as cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.
Claim 18application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control of endothelial cell morphology, including cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.

Furthermore, Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control in endothelial cells over morphological features such as cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.
Claim 19application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control of endothelial cell morphology, including cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.

Furthermore, Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control in endothelial cells over morphological features such as cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.
Claim 20application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control of endothelial cell morphology, including cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.

Furthermore, Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control in endothelial cells over morphological features such as cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.
Claim 21application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control of endothelial cell morphology, including cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.

Furthermore, Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control in endothelial cells over morphological features such as cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.
Claim 22application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control of endothelial cell morphology, including cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.

Furthermore, Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control in endothelial cells over morphological features such as cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.
Claim 23application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control of endothelial cell morphology, including cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.

Furthermore, Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control in endothelial cells over morphological features such as cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.
Claim 24application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control of endothelial cell morphology, including cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.

Furthermore, Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control in endothelial cells over morphological features such as cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.
Claim 25application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control of endothelial cell morphology, including cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.

Furthermore, Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control in endothelial cells over morphological features such as cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.
Claim 26application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control of endothelial cell morphology, including cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.

Furthermore, Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control in endothelial cells over morphological features such as cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.
Claim 27application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control of endothelial cell morphology, including cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.

Furthermore, Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control in endothelial cells over morphological features such as cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.
Claim 28application resultsupports2023Source 1needs review

Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control of endothelial cell morphology, including cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.

Furthermore, Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control in endothelial cells over morphological features such as cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction.
Claim 29biological findingsupports2023Source 1needs review

Membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase endothelial barrier integrity independently of VE-cadherin.

found that membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase barrier integrity independent of VE-cadherin
Claim 30biological findingsupports2023Source 1needs review

Membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase endothelial barrier integrity independently of VE-cadherin.

found that membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase barrier integrity independent of VE-cadherin
Claim 31biological findingsupports2023Source 1needs review

Membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase endothelial barrier integrity independently of VE-cadherin.

found that membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase barrier integrity independent of VE-cadherin
Claim 32biological findingsupports2023Source 1needs review

Membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase endothelial barrier integrity independently of VE-cadherin.

found that membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase barrier integrity independent of VE-cadherin
Claim 33biological findingsupports2023Source 1needs review

Membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase endothelial barrier integrity independently of VE-cadherin.

found that membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase barrier integrity independent of VE-cadherin
Claim 34biological findingsupports2023Source 1needs review

Membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase endothelial barrier integrity independently of VE-cadherin.

found that membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase barrier integrity independent of VE-cadherin
Claim 35biological findingsupports2023Source 1needs review

Membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase endothelial barrier integrity independently of VE-cadherin.

found that membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase barrier integrity independent of VE-cadherin
Claim 36capabilitysupports2023Source 1needs review

iLID-based Opto-RhoGEFs allow reversible, non-invasive, subcellular activation of Rho GTPase signaling by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane.

This tool allows for Rho GTPase activation at the subcellular level in a reversible and non-invasive manner by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane
Claim 37capabilitysupports2023Source 1needs review

iLID-based Opto-RhoGEFs allow reversible, non-invasive, subcellular activation of Rho GTPase signaling by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane.

This tool allows for Rho GTPase activation at the subcellular level in a reversible and non-invasive manner by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane
Claim 38capabilitysupports2023Source 1needs review

iLID-based Opto-RhoGEFs allow reversible, non-invasive, subcellular activation of Rho GTPase signaling by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane.

This tool allows for Rho GTPase activation at the subcellular level in a reversible and non-invasive manner by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane
Claim 39capabilitysupports2023Source 1needs review

iLID-based Opto-RhoGEFs allow reversible, non-invasive, subcellular activation of Rho GTPase signaling by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane.

This tool allows for Rho GTPase activation at the subcellular level in a reversible and non-invasive manner by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane
Claim 40capabilitysupports2023Source 1needs review

iLID-based Opto-RhoGEFs allow reversible, non-invasive, subcellular activation of Rho GTPase signaling by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane.

This tool allows for Rho GTPase activation at the subcellular level in a reversible and non-invasive manner by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane
Claim 41capabilitysupports2023Source 1needs review

iLID-based Opto-RhoGEFs allow reversible, non-invasive, subcellular activation of Rho GTPase signaling by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane.

This tool allows for Rho GTPase activation at the subcellular level in a reversible and non-invasive manner by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane
Claim 42capabilitysupports2023Source 1needs review

iLID-based Opto-RhoGEFs allow reversible, non-invasive, subcellular activation of Rho GTPase signaling by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane.

This tool allows for Rho GTPase activation at the subcellular level in a reversible and non-invasive manner by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane
Claim 43mechanism of actionsupports2023Source 1needs review

iLID enables reversible, non-invasive, subcellular activation of Rho GTPase signaling by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane.

This tool allows for Rho GTPase activation at the subcellular level in a reversible and non-invasive manner by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane
Claim 44mechanism of actionsupports2023Source 1needs review

iLID enables reversible, non-invasive, subcellular activation of Rho GTPase signaling by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane.

This tool allows for Rho GTPase activation at the subcellular level in a reversible and non-invasive manner by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane
Claim 45mechanism of actionsupports2023Source 1needs review

iLID enables reversible, non-invasive, subcellular activation of Rho GTPase signaling by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane.

This tool allows for Rho GTPase activation at the subcellular level in a reversible and non-invasive manner by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane
Claim 46mechanism of actionsupports2023Source 1needs review

iLID enables reversible, non-invasive, subcellular activation of Rho GTPase signaling by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane.

This tool allows for Rho GTPase activation at the subcellular level in a reversible and non-invasive manner by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane
Claim 47mechanism of actionsupports2023Source 1needs review

iLID enables reversible, non-invasive, subcellular activation of Rho GTPase signaling by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane.

This tool allows for Rho GTPase activation at the subcellular level in a reversible and non-invasive manner by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane
Claim 48mechanism of actionsupports2023Source 1needs review

iLID enables reversible, non-invasive, subcellular activation of Rho GTPase signaling by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane.

This tool allows for Rho GTPase activation at the subcellular level in a reversible and non-invasive manner by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane
Claim 49mechanism of actionsupports2023Source 1needs review

iLID enables reversible, non-invasive, subcellular activation of Rho GTPase signaling by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane.

This tool allows for Rho GTPase activation at the subcellular level in a reversible and non-invasive manner by recruiting a GEF to a specific area at the plasma membrane
Claim 50mechanistic conclusionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase endothelial barrier integrity independently of VE-cadherin.

found that membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase barrier integrity independent of VE-cadherin
Claim 51mechanistic conclusionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase endothelial barrier integrity independently of VE-cadherin.

found that membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase barrier integrity independent of VE-cadherin
Claim 52mechanistic conclusionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase endothelial barrier integrity independently of VE-cadherin.

found that membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase barrier integrity independent of VE-cadherin
Claim 53mechanistic conclusionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase endothelial barrier integrity independently of VE-cadherin.

found that membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase barrier integrity independent of VE-cadherin
Claim 54mechanistic conclusionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase endothelial barrier integrity independently of VE-cadherin.

found that membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase barrier integrity independent of VE-cadherin
Claim 55mechanistic conclusionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase endothelial barrier integrity independently of VE-cadherin.

found that membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase barrier integrity independent of VE-cadherin
Claim 56mechanistic conclusionsupports2023Source 1needs review

Membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase endothelial barrier integrity independently of VE-cadherin.

found that membrane protrusions at the junction region can rapidly increase barrier integrity independent of VE-cadherin
Claim 57optimizationsupports2023Source 1needs review

The iLID membrane tag was optimized and HaloTag was applied to increase flexibility for multiplex imaging.

The membrane tag of iLID was optimized and a HaloTag was applied to gain more flexibility for multiplex imaging.
Claim 58optimizationsupports2023Source 1needs review

The iLID membrane tag was optimized and HaloTag was applied to increase flexibility for multiplex imaging.

The membrane tag of iLID was optimized and a HaloTag was applied to gain more flexibility for multiplex imaging.
Claim 59optimizationsupports2023Source 1needs review

The iLID membrane tag was optimized and HaloTag was applied to increase flexibility for multiplex imaging.

The membrane tag of iLID was optimized and a HaloTag was applied to gain more flexibility for multiplex imaging.
Claim 60optimizationsupports2023Source 1needs review

The iLID membrane tag was optimized and HaloTag was applied to increase flexibility for multiplex imaging.

The membrane tag of iLID was optimized and a HaloTag was applied to gain more flexibility for multiplex imaging.
Claim 61optimizationsupports2023Source 1needs review

The iLID membrane tag was optimized and HaloTag was applied to increase flexibility for multiplex imaging.

The membrane tag of iLID was optimized and a HaloTag was applied to gain more flexibility for multiplex imaging.
Claim 62optimizationsupports2023Source 1needs review

The iLID membrane tag was optimized and HaloTag was applied to increase flexibility for multiplex imaging.

The membrane tag of iLID was optimized and a HaloTag was applied to gain more flexibility for multiplex imaging.
Claim 63optimizationsupports2023Source 1needs review

The iLID membrane tag was optimized and HaloTag was applied to increase flexibility for multiplex imaging.

The membrane tag of iLID was optimized and a HaloTag was applied to gain more flexibility for multiplex imaging.
Claim 64tool constructionsupports2023Source 1needs review

GEF domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF were integrated into iLID to create Opto-RhoGEFs for activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively.

Guanine-nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF, activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively, were integrated into the optogenetic recruitment tool improved light-induced dimer (iLID).
Claim 65tool constructionsupports2023Source 1needs review

GEF domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF were integrated into iLID to create Opto-RhoGEFs for activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively.

Guanine-nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF, activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively, were integrated into the optogenetic recruitment tool improved light-induced dimer (iLID).
Claim 66tool constructionsupports2023Source 1needs review

GEF domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF were integrated into iLID to create Opto-RhoGEFs for activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively.

Guanine-nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF, activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively, were integrated into the optogenetic recruitment tool improved light-induced dimer (iLID).
Claim 67tool constructionsupports2023Source 1needs review

GEF domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF were integrated into iLID to create Opto-RhoGEFs for activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively.

Guanine-nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF, activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively, were integrated into the optogenetic recruitment tool improved light-induced dimer (iLID).
Claim 68tool constructionsupports2023Source 1needs review

GEF domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF were integrated into iLID to create Opto-RhoGEFs for activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively.

Guanine-nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF, activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively, were integrated into the optogenetic recruitment tool improved light-induced dimer (iLID).
Claim 69tool constructionsupports2023Source 1needs review

GEF domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF were integrated into iLID to create Opto-RhoGEFs for activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively.

Guanine-nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF, activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively, were integrated into the optogenetic recruitment tool improved light-induced dimer (iLID).
Claim 70tool constructionsupports2023Source 1needs review

GEF domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF were integrated into iLID to create Opto-RhoGEFs for activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively.

Guanine-nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF, activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively, were integrated into the optogenetic recruitment tool improved light-induced dimer (iLID).
Claim 71tool designsupports2023Source 1needs review

GEF domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF were integrated into iLID to create Opto-RhoGEFs for optogenetic control of Rho GTPase signaling.

Guanine-nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF, activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively, were integrated into the optogenetic recruitment tool improved light-induced dimer (iLID).
Claim 72tool designsupports2023Source 1needs review

GEF domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF were integrated into iLID to create Opto-RhoGEFs for optogenetic control of Rho GTPase signaling.

Guanine-nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF, activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively, were integrated into the optogenetic recruitment tool improved light-induced dimer (iLID).
Claim 73tool designsupports2023Source 1needs review

GEF domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF were integrated into iLID to create Opto-RhoGEFs for optogenetic control of Rho GTPase signaling.

Guanine-nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF, activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively, were integrated into the optogenetic recruitment tool improved light-induced dimer (iLID).
Claim 74tool designsupports2023Source 1needs review

GEF domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF were integrated into iLID to create Opto-RhoGEFs for optogenetic control of Rho GTPase signaling.

Guanine-nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF, activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively, were integrated into the optogenetic recruitment tool improved light-induced dimer (iLID).
Claim 75tool designsupports2023Source 1needs review

GEF domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF were integrated into iLID to create Opto-RhoGEFs for optogenetic control of Rho GTPase signaling.

Guanine-nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF, activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively, were integrated into the optogenetic recruitment tool improved light-induced dimer (iLID).
Claim 76tool designsupports2023Source 1needs review

GEF domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF were integrated into iLID to create Opto-RhoGEFs for optogenetic control of Rho GTPase signaling.

Guanine-nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF, activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively, were integrated into the optogenetic recruitment tool improved light-induced dimer (iLID).
Claim 77tool designsupports2023Source 1needs review

GEF domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF were integrated into iLID to create Opto-RhoGEFs for optogenetic control of Rho GTPase signaling.

Guanine-nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF, activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively, were integrated into the optogenetic recruitment tool improved light-induced dimer (iLID).
Claim 78tool optimizationsupports2023Source 1needs review

The iLID membrane tag was optimized and HaloTag was added to increase flexibility for multiplex imaging.

The membrane tag of iLID was optimized and a HaloTag was applied to gain more flexibility for multiplex imaging.
Claim 79tool optimizationsupports2023Source 1needs review

The iLID membrane tag was optimized and HaloTag was added to increase flexibility for multiplex imaging.

The membrane tag of iLID was optimized and a HaloTag was applied to gain more flexibility for multiplex imaging.
Claim 80tool optimizationsupports2023Source 1needs review

The iLID membrane tag was optimized and HaloTag was added to increase flexibility for multiplex imaging.

The membrane tag of iLID was optimized and a HaloTag was applied to gain more flexibility for multiplex imaging.
Claim 81tool optimizationsupports2023Source 1needs review

The iLID membrane tag was optimized and HaloTag was added to increase flexibility for multiplex imaging.

The membrane tag of iLID was optimized and a HaloTag was applied to gain more flexibility for multiplex imaging.
Claim 82tool optimizationsupports2023Source 1needs review

The iLID membrane tag was optimized and HaloTag was added to increase flexibility for multiplex imaging.

The membrane tag of iLID was optimized and a HaloTag was applied to gain more flexibility for multiplex imaging.
Claim 83tool optimizationsupports2023Source 1needs review

The iLID membrane tag was optimized and HaloTag was added to increase flexibility for multiplex imaging.

The membrane tag of iLID was optimized and a HaloTag was applied to gain more flexibility for multiplex imaging.
Claim 84tool optimizationsupports2023Source 1needs review

The iLID membrane tag was optimized and HaloTag was added to increase flexibility for multiplex imaging.

The membrane tag of iLID was optimized and a HaloTag was applied to gain more flexibility for multiplex imaging.

Approval Evidence

1 source1 linked approval claimfirst-pass slug itsn1-gef-domain
Guanine-nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) domains from ITSN1

Source:

tool designsupports

GEF domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF were integrated into iLID to create Opto-RhoGEFs for optogenetic control of Rho GTPase signaling.

Guanine-nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) domains from ITSN1, TIAM1, and p63RhoGEF, activating Cdc42, Rac, and Rho, respectively, were integrated into the optogenetic recruitment tool improved light-induced dimer (iLID).

Source:

Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

Evidence from the cited study indicates that Opto-RhoGEFs enabled precise optogenetic control of endothelial cell morphology, including cell size, cell roundness, local extension, and cell contraction. In endothelial monolayers, these constructs also provided precise temporal control of vascular barrier strength through a cell-cell overlap-dependent and VE-cadherin-independent mechanism.

Source:

The membrane tag of iLID was optimized and a HaloTag was applied to gain more flexibility for multiplex imaging.

Ranked Citations

  1. 1.

    Extracted from this source document.