Toolkit/near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist nanodevice

near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist nanodevice

Multi-Component Switch·Research·Since 2019

Also known as: NIR-DA, NIR-DA system

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

Summary

The near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist nanodevice (NIR-DA) is a multicomponent, nongenetic system for remote optical control of receptor tyrosine kinase signaling in live cells and animals. Upon near-infrared illumination, an active DNA agonist is released and dimerizes DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinases at the cell surface, triggering downstream signaling.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

NIR-DA is useful for remotely manipulating cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues without genetic encoding of a photosensor. Reported applications include control of cytoskeletal remodeling, cell polarization, directional migration, and in vivo regulation of skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis.

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Furthermore, we demonstrate that the NIR-DA system can be used in vivo to mediate RTK signaling and skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis, which are critical cellular behaviors in the process of skeletal muscle regeneration.

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Here we report a novel near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist (NIR-DA) nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.

Problem solved

This tool addresses the problem of achieving non-genetic, remotely actuated control of receptor tyrosine kinase signaling in live cells and animals. It specifically enables near-infrared-triggered activation of cell-surface RTKs through a DNA agonist strategy rather than direct genetic optogenetic modification.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

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

Techniques

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Target processes

signaling

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

The reported system is a multicomponent DNA nanodevice that uses near-infrared light as the input modality and has been described as releasing a DNA agonist from gold nanorods upon illumination. The active agonist acts on DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinases on the cell surface; however, the provided evidence does not specify construct sequences, conjugation chemistry, or illumination parameters.

The supplied evidence is limited to a single 2019 study and does not provide quantitative performance metrics such as activation kinetics, dynamic range, wavelength window, reversibility, or tissue penetration depth. Practical constraints of the multicomponent nanodevice, including delivery, receptor modification requirements, and nanoparticle handling, are implied but not fully characterized in the provided evidence.

Validation

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Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1cell behavior controlsupports2019Source 1needs review

Activation of RTK signaling by the NIR-DA system enables control of cytoskeletal remodeling, cell polarization, and directional migration.

Such NIR-DA activation of RTK signaling enables the control of cytoskeletal remodeling, cell polarization, and directional migration.
Claim 2cell behavior controlsupports2019Source 1needs review

Activation of RTK signaling by the NIR-DA system enables control of cytoskeletal remodeling, cell polarization, and directional migration.

Such NIR-DA activation of RTK signaling enables the control of cytoskeletal remodeling, cell polarization, and directional migration.
Claim 3cell behavior controlsupports2019Source 1needs review

Activation of RTK signaling by the NIR-DA system enables control of cytoskeletal remodeling, cell polarization, and directional migration.

Such NIR-DA activation of RTK signaling enables the control of cytoskeletal remodeling, cell polarization, and directional migration.
Claim 4cell behavior controlsupports2019Source 1needs review

Activation of RTK signaling by the NIR-DA system enables control of cytoskeletal remodeling, cell polarization, and directional migration.

Such NIR-DA activation of RTK signaling enables the control of cytoskeletal remodeling, cell polarization, and directional migration.
Claim 5cell behavior controlsupports2019Source 1needs review

Activation of RTK signaling by the NIR-DA system enables control of cytoskeletal remodeling, cell polarization, and directional migration.

Such NIR-DA activation of RTK signaling enables the control of cytoskeletal remodeling, cell polarization, and directional migration.
Claim 6cell behavior controlsupports2019Source 1needs review

Activation of RTK signaling by the NIR-DA system enables control of cytoskeletal remodeling, cell polarization, and directional migration.

Such NIR-DA activation of RTK signaling enables the control of cytoskeletal remodeling, cell polarization, and directional migration.
Claim 7cell behavior controlsupports2019Source 1needs review

Activation of RTK signaling by the NIR-DA system enables control of cytoskeletal remodeling, cell polarization, and directional migration.

Such NIR-DA activation of RTK signaling enables the control of cytoskeletal remodeling, cell polarization, and directional migration.
Claim 8in vivo applicationsupports2019Source 1needs review

The NIR-DA system can be used in vivo to mediate RTK signaling and skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis.

Furthermore, we demonstrate that the NIR-DA system can be used in vivo to mediate RTK signaling and skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis, which are critical cellular behaviors in the process of skeletal muscle regeneration.
Claim 9in vivo applicationsupports2019Source 1needs review

The NIR-DA system can be used in vivo to mediate RTK signaling and skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis.

Furthermore, we demonstrate that the NIR-DA system can be used in vivo to mediate RTK signaling and skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis, which are critical cellular behaviors in the process of skeletal muscle regeneration.
Claim 10in vivo applicationsupports2019Source 1needs review

The NIR-DA system can be used in vivo to mediate RTK signaling and skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis.

Furthermore, we demonstrate that the NIR-DA system can be used in vivo to mediate RTK signaling and skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis, which are critical cellular behaviors in the process of skeletal muscle regeneration.
Claim 11in vivo applicationsupports2019Source 1needs review

The NIR-DA system can be used in vivo to mediate RTK signaling and skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis.

Furthermore, we demonstrate that the NIR-DA system can be used in vivo to mediate RTK signaling and skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis, which are critical cellular behaviors in the process of skeletal muscle regeneration.
Claim 12in vivo applicationsupports2019Source 1needs review

The NIR-DA system can be used in vivo to mediate RTK signaling and skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis.

Furthermore, we demonstrate that the NIR-DA system can be used in vivo to mediate RTK signaling and skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis, which are critical cellular behaviors in the process of skeletal muscle regeneration.
Claim 13in vivo applicationsupports2019Source 1needs review

The NIR-DA system can be used in vivo to mediate RTK signaling and skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis.

Furthermore, we demonstrate that the NIR-DA system can be used in vivo to mediate RTK signaling and skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis, which are critical cellular behaviors in the process of skeletal muscle regeneration.
Claim 14in vivo applicationsupports2019Source 1needs review

The NIR-DA system can be used in vivo to mediate RTK signaling and skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis.

Furthermore, we demonstrate that the NIR-DA system can be used in vivo to mediate RTK signaling and skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis, which are critical cellular behaviors in the process of skeletal muscle regeneration.
Claim 15mechanismsupports2019Source 1needs review

The active DNA agonist dimerizes DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinase on cell surfaces and activates downstream signal transduction in live cells.

The active DNA agonist dimerizes the DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) on cell surfaces and activates downstream signal transduction in live cells.
Claim 16mechanismsupports2019Source 1needs review

The active DNA agonist dimerizes DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinase on cell surfaces and activates downstream signal transduction in live cells.

The active DNA agonist dimerizes the DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) on cell surfaces and activates downstream signal transduction in live cells.
Claim 17mechanismsupports2019Source 1needs review

The active DNA agonist dimerizes DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinase on cell surfaces and activates downstream signal transduction in live cells.

The active DNA agonist dimerizes the DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) on cell surfaces and activates downstream signal transduction in live cells.
Claim 18mechanismsupports2019Source 1needs review

The active DNA agonist dimerizes DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinase on cell surfaces and activates downstream signal transduction in live cells.

The active DNA agonist dimerizes the DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) on cell surfaces and activates downstream signal transduction in live cells.
Claim 19mechanismsupports2019Source 1needs review

The active DNA agonist dimerizes DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinase on cell surfaces and activates downstream signal transduction in live cells.

The active DNA agonist dimerizes the DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) on cell surfaces and activates downstream signal transduction in live cells.
Claim 20mechanismsupports2019Source 1needs review

The active DNA agonist dimerizes DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinase on cell surfaces and activates downstream signal transduction in live cells.

The active DNA agonist dimerizes the DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) on cell surfaces and activates downstream signal transduction in live cells.
Claim 21mechanismsupports2019Source 1needs review

The active DNA agonist dimerizes DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinase on cell surfaces and activates downstream signal transduction in live cells.

The active DNA agonist dimerizes the DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) on cell surfaces and activates downstream signal transduction in live cells.
Claim 22mechanismsupports2019Source 1needs review

Upon near-infrared light treatment, the DNA agonist is released from gold nanorods through an LSPR-based photothermal effect and becomes active.

Upon NIR light treatment, the DNA agonist is released through the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR)-based photothermal effect of AuNRs and becomes active.
Claim 23mechanismsupports2019Source 1needs review

Upon near-infrared light treatment, the DNA agonist is released from gold nanorods through an LSPR-based photothermal effect and becomes active.

Upon NIR light treatment, the DNA agonist is released through the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR)-based photothermal effect of AuNRs and becomes active.
Claim 24mechanismsupports2019Source 1needs review

Upon near-infrared light treatment, the DNA agonist is released from gold nanorods through an LSPR-based photothermal effect and becomes active.

Upon NIR light treatment, the DNA agonist is released through the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR)-based photothermal effect of AuNRs and becomes active.
Claim 25mechanismsupports2019Source 1needs review

Upon near-infrared light treatment, the DNA agonist is released from gold nanorods through an LSPR-based photothermal effect and becomes active.

Upon NIR light treatment, the DNA agonist is released through the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR)-based photothermal effect of AuNRs and becomes active.
Claim 26mechanismsupports2019Source 1needs review

Upon near-infrared light treatment, the DNA agonist is released from gold nanorods through an LSPR-based photothermal effect and becomes active.

Upon NIR light treatment, the DNA agonist is released through the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR)-based photothermal effect of AuNRs and becomes active.
Claim 27mechanismsupports2019Source 1needs review

Upon near-infrared light treatment, the DNA agonist is released from gold nanorods through an LSPR-based photothermal effect and becomes active.

Upon NIR light treatment, the DNA agonist is released through the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR)-based photothermal effect of AuNRs and becomes active.
Claim 28mechanismsupports2019Source 1needs review

Upon near-infrared light treatment, the DNA agonist is released from gold nanorods through an LSPR-based photothermal effect and becomes active.

Upon NIR light treatment, the DNA agonist is released through the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR)-based photothermal effect of AuNRs and becomes active.
Claim 29platform positioningsupports2019Source 1needs review

The NIR-DA system is presented as a platform for exogenous modulation of deep tissues for applications such as regenerative medicine.

Thus, the NIR-DA system offers a powerful and versatile platform for exogenous modulation of deep tissues for purposes such as regenerative medicine.
Claim 30platform positioningsupports2019Source 1needs review

The NIR-DA system is presented as a platform for exogenous modulation of deep tissues for applications such as regenerative medicine.

Thus, the NIR-DA system offers a powerful and versatile platform for exogenous modulation of deep tissues for purposes such as regenerative medicine.
Claim 31platform positioningsupports2019Source 1needs review

The NIR-DA system is presented as a platform for exogenous modulation of deep tissues for applications such as regenerative medicine.

Thus, the NIR-DA system offers a powerful and versatile platform for exogenous modulation of deep tissues for purposes such as regenerative medicine.
Claim 32platform positioningsupports2019Source 1needs review

The NIR-DA system is presented as a platform for exogenous modulation of deep tissues for applications such as regenerative medicine.

Thus, the NIR-DA system offers a powerful and versatile platform for exogenous modulation of deep tissues for purposes such as regenerative medicine.
Claim 33platform positioningsupports2019Source 1needs review

The NIR-DA system is presented as a platform for exogenous modulation of deep tissues for applications such as regenerative medicine.

Thus, the NIR-DA system offers a powerful and versatile platform for exogenous modulation of deep tissues for purposes such as regenerative medicine.
Claim 34platform positioningsupports2019Source 1needs review

The NIR-DA system is presented as a platform for exogenous modulation of deep tissues for applications such as regenerative medicine.

Thus, the NIR-DA system offers a powerful and versatile platform for exogenous modulation of deep tissues for purposes such as regenerative medicine.
Claim 35platform positioningsupports2019Source 1needs review

The NIR-DA system is presented as a platform for exogenous modulation of deep tissues for applications such as regenerative medicine.

Thus, the NIR-DA system offers a powerful and versatile platform for exogenous modulation of deep tissues for purposes such as regenerative medicine.
Claim 36tool introductionsupports2019Source 1needs review

The paper reports a near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.

Here we report a novel near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist (NIR-DA) nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.
Claim 37tool introductionsupports2019Source 1needs review

The paper reports a near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.

Here we report a novel near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist (NIR-DA) nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.
Claim 38tool introductionsupports2019Source 1needs review

The paper reports a near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.

Here we report a novel near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist (NIR-DA) nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.
Claim 39tool introductionsupports2019Source 1needs review

The paper reports a near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.

Here we report a novel near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist (NIR-DA) nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.
Claim 40tool introductionsupports2019Source 1needs review

The paper reports a near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.

Here we report a novel near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist (NIR-DA) nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.
Claim 41tool introductionsupports2019Source 1needs review

The paper reports a near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.

Here we report a novel near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist (NIR-DA) nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.
Claim 42tool introductionsupports2019Source 1needs review

The paper reports a near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.

Here we report a novel near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist (NIR-DA) nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.

Approval Evidence

1 source6 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug near-infrared-light-activated-dna-agonist-nanodevice
Here we report a novel near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist (NIR-DA) nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.

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cell behavior controlsupports

Activation of RTK signaling by the NIR-DA system enables control of cytoskeletal remodeling, cell polarization, and directional migration.

Such NIR-DA activation of RTK signaling enables the control of cytoskeletal remodeling, cell polarization, and directional migration.

Source:

in vivo applicationsupports

The NIR-DA system can be used in vivo to mediate RTK signaling and skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis.

Furthermore, we demonstrate that the NIR-DA system can be used in vivo to mediate RTK signaling and skeletal muscle satellite cell migration and myogenesis, which are critical cellular behaviors in the process of skeletal muscle regeneration.

Source:

mechanismsupports

The active DNA agonist dimerizes DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinase on cell surfaces and activates downstream signal transduction in live cells.

The active DNA agonist dimerizes the DNA-modified chimeric or native receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) on cell surfaces and activates downstream signal transduction in live cells.

Source:

mechanismsupports

Upon near-infrared light treatment, the DNA agonist is released from gold nanorods through an LSPR-based photothermal effect and becomes active.

Upon NIR light treatment, the DNA agonist is released through the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR)-based photothermal effect of AuNRs and becomes active.

Source:

platform positioningsupports

The NIR-DA system is presented as a platform for exogenous modulation of deep tissues for applications such as regenerative medicine.

Thus, the NIR-DA system offers a powerful and versatile platform for exogenous modulation of deep tissues for purposes such as regenerative medicine.

Source:

tool introductionsupports

The paper reports a near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.

Here we report a novel near-infrared light-activated DNA agonist (NIR-DA) nanodevice for nongenetic manipulation of cell signaling and phenotype in deep tissues.

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The system is reported to function in live cells and in vivo, indicating utility beyond cell-free or purely in vitro settings. It enables remote near-infrared control of RTK-dependent behaviors, including cytoskeletal remodeling, polarization, directional migration, satellite cell migration, and myogenesis.

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    StructuralSource 1Nano Letters2019Claim 1Claim 2Claim 3

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