Toolkit/LOV2 domain from Avena sativa

LOV2 domain from Avena sativa

Protein Domain·Research·Since 2014

Also known as: light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain, light/oxygen/voltage-sensitive domain 2, LOV2

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

Summary

The Avena sativa LOV2 domain is a blue-light-sensing photosensory domain used as a photoswitchable scaffold for engineered control of protein interactions. In the iLID design, the bacterial SsrA peptide is embedded in the LOV2 C-terminal helix so that blue light triggers helix undocking and enables binding to SspB.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This domain is useful as a genetically encoded light input module for reversible optical control of protein localization and signaling. Source evidence specifically supports its use in iLID to drive light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cells and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

Source:

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

Problem solved

It addresses the problem of making a protein-protein interaction conditional on light rather than constitutive. In the cited design, LOV2 cages the SsrA peptide in the dark and releases access upon blue-light activation, allowing temporal control of SspB recruitment.

Source:

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

Problem links

Need conditional recombination or state switching

Derived

The Avena sativa LOV2 domain is a blue-light-sensing protein domain used as a photoswitchable scaffold for engineered control of protein interactions. In the cited iLID design, embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the LOV2 C-terminal helix enables light-dependent binding to SspB through a preserved LOV2 photoreaction and helix undocking.

Need precise spatiotemporal control with light input

Derived

The Avena sativa LOV2 domain is a blue-light-sensing protein domain used as a photoswitchable scaffold for engineered control of protein interactions. In the cited iLID design, embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the LOV2 C-terminal helix enables light-dependent binding to SspB through a preserved LOV2 photoreaction and helix undocking.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

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

Target processes

recombination

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

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

The documented construct design embeds the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain. Practical use in the cited application involves pairing this engineered LOV2 module with the SspB binding partner and activating it with blue light in mammalian cell culture.

The supplied evidence is limited to the iLID-style SsrA/SspB implementation and does not provide quantitative kinetics, dynamic range, wavelength dependence beyond blue light, or performance across diverse organisms. Independent replication is not established from the provided sources.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1mechanismsupports2017Source 2needs review

The LOV2 photoreaction is preserved in the PiL[D24] chimera.

The LOV2 photoreaction is preserved in the PiL[D24] chimera
Claim 2application demosupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was functionally demonstrated through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.
Claim 3application demosupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was functionally demonstrated through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.
Claim 4application demosupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was functionally demonstrated through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.
Claim 5application demosupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was functionally demonstrated through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.
Claim 6application demosupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was functionally demonstrated through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.
Claim 7application demosupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was functionally demonstrated through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.
Claim 8application demosupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was functionally demonstrated through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.
Claim 9application demosupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was functionally demonstrated through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.
Claim 10application demosupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was functionally demonstrated through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.
Claim 11application demosupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was functionally demonstrated through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.
Claim 12engineering strategysupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 13engineering strategysupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 14engineering strategysupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 15engineering strategysupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 16engineering strategysupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 17engineering strategysupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 18engineering strategysupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 19engineering strategysupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 20engineering strategysupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 21engineering strategysupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 22engineering strategysupports2014Source 1needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 23mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 24mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 25mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 26mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 27mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 28mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 29mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 30mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 31mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 32mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 33mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 34performancesupports2014Source 1needs review

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.
change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation twofold
Claim 35performancesupports2014Source 1needs review

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.
change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation twofold
Claim 36performancesupports2014Source 1needs review

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.
change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation twofold
Claim 37performancesupports2014Source 1needs review

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.
change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation twofold
Claim 38performancesupports2014Source 1needs review

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.
change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation twofold
Claim 39performancesupports2014Source 1needs review

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.
change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation twofold
Claim 40performancesupports2014Source 1needs review

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.
change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation twofold
Claim 41performancesupports2014Source 1needs review

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.
change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation twofold
Claim 42performancesupports2014Source 1needs review

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.
change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation twofold
Claim 43performancesupports2014Source 1needs review

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.
change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation twofold
Claim 44performance improvementsupports2014Source 1needs review

The improved light inducible dimer iLID changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation.

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation
change in affinity for SspB with light stimulation 50 fold
Claim 45performance improvementsupports2014Source 1needs review

The improved light inducible dimer iLID changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation.

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation
change in affinity for SspB with light stimulation 50 fold
Claim 46performance improvementsupports2014Source 1needs review

The improved light inducible dimer iLID changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation.

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation
change in affinity for SspB with light stimulation 50 fold
Claim 47performance improvementsupports2014Source 1needs review

The improved light inducible dimer iLID changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation.

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation
change in affinity for SspB with light stimulation 50 fold
Claim 48performance improvementsupports2014Source 1needs review

The improved light inducible dimer iLID changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation.

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation
change in affinity for SspB with light stimulation 50 fold
Claim 49performance improvementsupports2014Source 1needs review

The improved light inducible dimer iLID changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation.

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation
change in affinity for SspB with light stimulation 50 fold
Claim 50performance improvementsupports2014Source 1needs review

The improved light inducible dimer iLID changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation.

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation
change in affinity for SspB with light stimulation 50 fold
Claim 51performance improvementsupports2014Source 1needs review

The improved light inducible dimer iLID changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation.

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation
change in affinity for SspB with light stimulation 50 fold
Claim 52performance improvementsupports2014Source 1needs review

The improved light inducible dimer iLID changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation.

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation
change in affinity for SspB with light stimulation 50 fold
Claim 53performance improvementsupports2014Source 1needs review

The improved light inducible dimer iLID changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation.

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation
change in affinity for SspB with light stimulation 50 fold
Claim 54structural mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.
Claim 55structural mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.
Claim 56structural mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.
Claim 57structural mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.
Claim 58structural mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.
Claim 59structural mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.
Claim 60structural mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.
Claim 61structural mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.
Claim 62structural mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.
Claim 63structural mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.
Claim 64structural mechanismsupports2014Source 1needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.

Approval Evidence

2 sources4 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug lov2-domain-from-avena-sativa
the light-sensing LOV2 domain from Avena Sativa

Source:

we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa

Source:

mechanismsupports

The LOV2 photoreaction is preserved in the PiL[D24] chimera.

The LOV2 photoreaction is preserved in the PiL[D24] chimera

Source:

engineering strategysupports

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.

Source:

mechanismsupports

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.

Source:

structural mechanismsupports

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.

Source:

Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The cited work reports that the LOV2 photoreaction is preserved after engineering of the chimera, indicating that the photosensory function tolerates peptide insertion in this context. The system was functionally demonstrated in mammalian cell culture through light-mediated subcellular localization and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

Source:

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.

Source:

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Source:

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation

LOV2 domain from Avena sativa and Avena sativa phototropin-1 LOV2 domain address a similar problem space because they share recombination.

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

Compared with optogenetic RGS2

LOV2 domain from Avena sativa and optogenetic RGS2 address a similar problem space because they share recombination.

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

Strengths here: appears more independently replicated; looks easier to implement in practice.

Compared with SspB

LOV2 domain from Avena sativa and SspB address a similar problem space because they share recombination.

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

Relative tradeoffs: appears more independently replicated.

Ranked Citations

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    StructuralSource 1Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences2014Claim 11Claim 10Claim 11

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