Toolkit/LOVpep/ePDZb

LOVpep/ePDZb

Multi-Component Switch·Research·Since 2015

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

Summary

LOVpep/ePDZb is a blue-light-inducible heterodimerization system examined as one of three optogenetic dimer variants in a comparative cellular optogenetics study. It mediates light-dependent protein association that was used to control cellular localization and activity in assays including transcription, intracellular localization, and GTPase signaling.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This system is useful as a multi-component optogenetic switch for controlling protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution under blue light. The cited comparative study further indicates that its binding behavior can be related to in vivo performance through colocalization and functional assays.

Source:

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.

Problem solved

LOVpep/ePDZb helps solve the problem of reversibly coupling protein association to light input for perturbing cellular processes such as transcription, localization, and signaling. It also addresses the need to compare how dark-state and lit-state binding affinities influence cellular optogenetic performance.

Problem links

Need conditional control of signaling activity

Derived

LOVpep/ePDZb is one of three examined blue-light-inducible dimer systems used as a multi-component optogenetic switch. It enables light-dependent protein association for control of cellular localization and activity in assays spanning transcription, intracellular localization, and GTPase signaling.

Need inducible protein relocalization or recruitment

Derived

LOVpep/ePDZb is one of three examined blue-light-inducible dimer systems used as a multi-component optogenetic switch. It enables light-dependent protein association for control of cellular localization and activity in assays spanning transcription, intracellular localization, and GTPase signaling.

Need precise spatiotemporal control with light input

Derived

LOVpep/ePDZb is one of three examined blue-light-inducible dimer systems used as a multi-component optogenetic switch. It enables light-dependent protein association for control of cellular localization and activity in assays spanning transcription, intracellular localization, and GTPase signaling.

Need tighter control over gene expression timing or amplitude

Derived

LOVpep/ePDZb is one of three examined blue-light-inducible dimer systems used as a multi-component optogenetic switch. It enables light-dependent protein association for control of cellular localization and activity in assays spanning transcription, intracellular localization, and GTPase signaling.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

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

Target processes

localizationsignalingtranscription

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

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

Implementation requires blue-light illumination because LOVpep/ePDZb is described as a blue-light-inducible dimer variant. The provided evidence supports use in colocalization and functional assays spanning transcription, intracellular localization, and GTPase signaling, but it does not specify wavelengths, cofactors, expression systems, or fusion architectures.

The supplied evidence does not provide quantitative affinity values, kinetic parameters, dynamic range, or construct-level design details specific to LOVpep/ePDZb. Independent replication is not established from the provided sources, which are limited to a comparative study and a Figshare record of the same work.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1capabilitysupports2019Source 2needs review

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.
Claim 2capabilitysupports2019Source 2needs review

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.
Claim 3capabilitysupports2019Source 2needs review

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.
Claim 4capabilitysupports2019Source 2needs review

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.
Claim 5capabilitysupports2019Source 2needs review

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.
Claim 6capabilitysupports2019Source 2needs review

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.
Claim 7capabilitysupports2019Source 2needs review

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.
Claim 8capabilitysupports2019Source 2needs review

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.
Claim 9capabilitysupports2019Source 2needs review

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.
Claim 10capabilitysupports2019Source 2needs review

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.
Claim 11capabilitysupports2019Source 2needs review

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.
Claim 12capabilitysupports2019Source 2needs review

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.
Claim 13capabilitysupports2019Source 2needs review

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.
Claim 14capabilitysupports2019Source 2needs review

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.
Claim 15capabilitysupports2019Source 2needs review

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.
Claim 16capabilitysupports2019Source 2needs review

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.
Claim 17capabilitysupports2019Source 2needs review

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.
Claim 18comparative propertysupports2019Source 2needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 19comparative propertysupports2019Source 2needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 20comparative propertysupports2019Source 2needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 21comparative propertysupports2019Source 2needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 22comparative propertysupports2019Source 2needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 23comparative propertysupports2019Source 2needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 24comparative propertysupports2019Source 2needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 25comparative propertysupports2019Source 2needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 26comparative propertysupports2019Source 2needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 27comparative propertysupports2019Source 2needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 28comparative propertysupports2019Source 2needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 29comparative propertysupports2019Source 2needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 30comparative propertysupports2019Source 2needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 31comparative propertysupports2019Source 2needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 32comparative propertysupports2019Source 2needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 33comparative propertysupports2019Source 2needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 34comparative propertysupports2019Source 2needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 35correlationsupports2019Source 2needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...
Claim 36correlationsupports2019Source 2needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...
Claim 37correlationsupports2019Source 2needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...
Claim 38correlationsupports2019Source 2needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...
Claim 39correlationsupports2019Source 2needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...
Claim 40correlationsupports2019Source 2needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...
Claim 41correlationsupports2019Source 2needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...
Claim 42correlationsupports2019Source 2needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...
Claim 43correlationsupports2019Source 2needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...
Claim 44correlationsupports2019Source 2needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...
Claim 45correlationsupports2019Source 2needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...
Claim 46correlationsupports2019Source 2needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...
Claim 47correlationsupports2019Source 2needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...
Claim 48correlationsupports2019Source 2needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...
Claim 49correlationsupports2019Source 2needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...
Claim 50correlationsupports2019Source 2needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...
Claim 51correlationsupports2019Source 2needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...
Claim 52assay applicationsupports2015Source 1needs review

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 53assay applicationsupports2015Source 1needs review

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 54assay applicationsupports2015Source 1needs review

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 55assay applicationsupports2015Source 1needs review

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 56assay applicationsupports2015Source 1needs review

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 57assay applicationsupports2015Source 1needs review

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 58assay applicationsupports2015Source 1needs review

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 59assay applicationsupports2015Source 1needs review

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 60assay applicationsupports2015Source 1needs review

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 61assay applicationsupports2015Source 1needs review

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 62assay applicationsupports2015Source 1needs review

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 63assay applicationsupports2015Source 1needs review

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 64assay applicationsupports2015Source 1needs review

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 65assay applicationsupports2015Source 1needs review

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 66assay applicationsupports2015Source 1needs review

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 67assay applicationsupports2015Source 1needs review

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 68assay applicationsupports2015Source 1needs review

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 69comparative characterizationsupports2015Source 1needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 70comparative characterizationsupports2015Source 1needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 71comparative characterizationsupports2015Source 1needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 72comparative characterizationsupports2015Source 1needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 73comparative characterizationsupports2015Source 1needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 74comparative characterizationsupports2015Source 1needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 75comparative characterizationsupports2015Source 1needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 76comparative characterizationsupports2015Source 1needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 77comparative characterizationsupports2015Source 1needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 78comparative characterizationsupports2015Source 1needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 79comparative characterizationsupports2015Source 1needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 80comparative characterizationsupports2015Source 1needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 81comparative characterizationsupports2015Source 1needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 82comparative characterizationsupports2015Source 1needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 83comparative characterizationsupports2015Source 1needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 84comparative characterizationsupports2015Source 1needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 85comparative characterizationsupports2015Source 1needs review

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities
Claim 86correlationsupports2015Source 1needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 87correlationsupports2015Source 1needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 88correlationsupports2015Source 1needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 89correlationsupports2015Source 1needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 90correlationsupports2015Source 1needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 91correlationsupports2015Source 1needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 92correlationsupports2015Source 1needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 93correlationsupports2015Source 1needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 94correlationsupports2015Source 1needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 95correlationsupports2015Source 1needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 96correlationsupports2015Source 1needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 97correlationsupports2015Source 1needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 98correlationsupports2015Source 1needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 99correlationsupports2015Source 1needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 100correlationsupports2015Source 1needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 101correlationsupports2015Source 1needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 102correlationsupports2015Source 1needs review

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling
Claim 103mechanistic effectsupports2015Source 1needs review

For CRY2, light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can significantly affect activity and are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.

Additionally, for CRY2, we observe that light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can have significant effects on activity that are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.
Claim 104mechanistic effectsupports2015Source 1needs review

For CRY2, light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can significantly affect activity and are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.

Additionally, for CRY2, we observe that light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can have significant effects on activity that are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.
Claim 105mechanistic effectsupports2015Source 1needs review

For CRY2, light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can significantly affect activity and are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.

Additionally, for CRY2, we observe that light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can have significant effects on activity that are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.
Claim 106mechanistic effectsupports2015Source 1needs review

For CRY2, light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can significantly affect activity and are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.

Additionally, for CRY2, we observe that light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can have significant effects on activity that are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.
Claim 107mechanistic effectsupports2015Source 1needs review

For CRY2, light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can significantly affect activity and are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.

Additionally, for CRY2, we observe that light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can have significant effects on activity that are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.
Claim 108mechanistic effectsupports2015Source 1needs review

For CRY2, light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can significantly affect activity and are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.

Additionally, for CRY2, we observe that light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can have significant effects on activity that are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.
Claim 109mechanistic effectsupports2015Source 1needs review

For CRY2, light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can significantly affect activity and are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.

Additionally, for CRY2, we observe that light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can have significant effects on activity that are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.
Claim 110mechanistic effectsupports2015Source 1needs review

For CRY2, light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can significantly affect activity and are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.

Additionally, for CRY2, we observe that light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can have significant effects on activity that are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.
Claim 111mechanistic effectsupports2015Source 1needs review

For CRY2, light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can significantly affect activity and are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.

Additionally, for CRY2, we observe that light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can have significant effects on activity that are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.
Claim 112mechanistic effectsupports2015Source 1needs review

For CRY2, light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can significantly affect activity and are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.

Additionally, for CRY2, we observe that light-induced changes in homo-oligomerization can have significant effects on activity that are sensitive to alternative fusion strategies.

Approval Evidence

2 sources6 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug lovpep-epdzb
three blue-light-inducible dimer variants (cryptochrome2 (CRY2)/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb)

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three blue-light-inducible dimer variants (cryptochrome2 (CRY2)/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb)

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capabilitysupports

Light-inducible dimers can be used to control protein localization and activity with high spatial and temporal resolution for cellular optogenetics.

Light-inducible dimers are powerful tools for cellular optogenetics, as they can be used to control the localization and activity of proteins with high spatial and temporal resolution.

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comparative propertysupports

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities

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correlationsupports

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

we examined the biophysical and biochemical properties of three blue-light-inducible dimer variants ... and correlated these characteristics to in vivo colocalization and functional assays. We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities and that these affinities co...

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assay applicationsupports

The examined dimers were evaluated in in vivo assays including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling.

in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling

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comparative characterizationsupports

CRY2/CIB1, iLID/SspB, and LOVpep/ePDZb vary dramatically in their dark-state and lit-state binding affinities.

We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities

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correlationsupports

Binding affinities of the examined blue-light-inducible dimers correlate with activity changes in in vivo assays.

these affinities correlate with activity changes in a variety of in vivo assays, including transcription control, intracellular localization studies, and control of GTPase signaling

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The available evidence supports that LOVpep/ePDZb functions as a blue-light-inducible dimer for optical control of localization and activity. It was evaluated alongside CRY2/CIB1 and iLID/SspB, and the study reported that binding affinities of the examined dimers correlate with in vivo function measured by colocalization and functional assays.

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We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities

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We find that the switches vary dramatically in their dark and lit state binding affinities

LOVpep/ePDZb and BcLOV4-RhoA optogenetic fusion address a similar problem space because they share localization, signaling, transcription.

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

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

Compared with Cry2

LOVpep/ePDZb and Cry2 address a similar problem space because they share localization, signaling, transcription.

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

Strengths here: looks easier to implement in practice; may avoid an exogenous cofactor requirement.

Relative tradeoffs: appears more independently replicated.

Compared with iLID/SspB

LOVpep/ePDZb and iLID/SspB address a similar problem space because they share localization, signaling, transcription.

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

Relative tradeoffs: appears more independently replicated.

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