Toolkit/NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system

NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system

Multi-Component Switch·Research·Since 2026

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

Summary

The NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system is a multi-component optogenetic platform that controls CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 gene regulation and editing with near-infrared light. It uses a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer to confer precise and rapid light-dependent activity in living organisms.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This platform is useful for noninvasive, spatially confined control of CRISPR-based gene regulation and editing in vivo. The source positions it as a potentially preclinical and clinically translatable approach for targeted genome engineering.

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This platform opens new directions for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing for a great number of preclinical and clinically translatable applications.

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A novel NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system achieves precise and rapid gene regulation in living organism using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.

Problem solved

It addresses the problem of achieving targeted and temporally controlled CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 activity in living organisms using an external light input. The reported design specifically aims to provide near-infrared-triggered, spatially confined activation through a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.

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This platform opens new directions for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing for a great number of preclinical and clinically translatable applications.

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

editing

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

Implementation involves a multi-component CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system controlled by near-infrared light and a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer. The provided evidence does not specify the exact protein fusions, illumination parameters, delivery format, or required cofactors.

The supplied evidence does not provide quantitative performance metrics, specific editing outcomes, or direct comparative benchmarks against other optogenetic CRISPR systems. Independent replication, detailed construct architecture, and the extent of validation across cell types or organisms are not described in the provided material.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1application potentialsupports2026Source 1needs review

The platform is positioned for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing with potential preclinical and clinically translatable applications.

This platform opens new directions for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing for a great number of preclinical and clinically translatable applications.
Claim 2application potentialsupports2026Source 1needs review

The platform is positioned for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing with potential preclinical and clinically translatable applications.

This platform opens new directions for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing for a great number of preclinical and clinically translatable applications.
Claim 3application potentialsupports2026Source 1needs review

The platform is positioned for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing with potential preclinical and clinically translatable applications.

This platform opens new directions for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing for a great number of preclinical and clinically translatable applications.
Claim 4application potentialsupports2026Source 1needs review

The platform is positioned for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing with potential preclinical and clinically translatable applications.

This platform opens new directions for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing for a great number of preclinical and clinically translatable applications.
Claim 5application potentialsupports2026Source 1needs review

The platform is positioned for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing with potential preclinical and clinically translatable applications.

This platform opens new directions for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing for a great number of preclinical and clinically translatable applications.
Claim 6application potentialsupports2026Source 1needs review

The platform is positioned for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing with potential preclinical and clinically translatable applications.

This platform opens new directions for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing for a great number of preclinical and clinically translatable applications.
Claim 7application potentialsupports2026Source 1needs review

The platform is positioned for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing with potential preclinical and clinically translatable applications.

This platform opens new directions for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing for a great number of preclinical and clinically translatable applications.
Claim 8application potentialsupports2026Source 1needs review

The platform is positioned for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing with potential preclinical and clinically translatable applications.

This platform opens new directions for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing for a great number of preclinical and clinically translatable applications.
Claim 9capabilitysupports2026Source 1needs review

The reported NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system enables precise and rapid gene regulation in living organisms using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.

A novel NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system achieves precise and rapid gene regulation in living organism using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.
Claim 10capabilitysupports2026Source 1needs review

The reported NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system enables precise and rapid gene regulation in living organisms using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.

A novel NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system achieves precise and rapid gene regulation in living organism using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.
Claim 11capabilitysupports2026Source 1needs review

The reported NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system enables precise and rapid gene regulation in living organisms using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.

A novel NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system achieves precise and rapid gene regulation in living organism using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.
Claim 12capabilitysupports2026Source 1needs review

The reported NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system enables precise and rapid gene regulation in living organisms using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.

A novel NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system achieves precise and rapid gene regulation in living organism using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.
Claim 13capabilitysupports2026Source 1needs review

The reported NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system enables precise and rapid gene regulation in living organisms using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.

A novel NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system achieves precise and rapid gene regulation in living organism using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.
Claim 14capabilitysupports2026Source 1needs review

The reported NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system enables precise and rapid gene regulation in living organisms using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.

A novel NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system achieves precise and rapid gene regulation in living organism using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.
Claim 15capabilitysupports2026Source 1needs review

The reported NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system enables precise and rapid gene regulation in living organisms using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.

A novel NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system achieves precise and rapid gene regulation in living organism using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.
Claim 16capabilitysupports2026Source 1needs review

The reported NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system enables precise and rapid gene regulation in living organisms using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.

A novel NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system achieves precise and rapid gene regulation in living organism using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.
Claim 17comparative advantagesupports2026Source 1needs review

Compared with previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.

Unlike previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.
Claim 18comparative advantagesupports2026Source 1needs review

Compared with previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.

Unlike previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.
Claim 19comparative advantagesupports2026Source 1needs review

Compared with previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.

Unlike previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.
Claim 20comparative advantagesupports2026Source 1needs review

Compared with previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.

Unlike previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.
Claim 21comparative advantagesupports2026Source 1needs review

Compared with previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.

Unlike previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.
Claim 22comparative advantagesupports2026Source 1needs review

Compared with previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.

Unlike previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.
Claim 23comparative advantagesupports2026Source 1needs review

Compared with previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.

Unlike previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.
Claim 24comparative advantagesupports2026Source 1needs review

Compared with previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.

Unlike previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.

Approval Evidence

1 source3 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug nir-light-activated-crispr-dcas9-cas9-system
A novel NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system achieves precise and rapid gene regulation in living organism using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.

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application potentialsupports

The platform is positioned for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing with potential preclinical and clinically translatable applications.

This platform opens new directions for highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined gene editing for a great number of preclinical and clinically translatable applications.

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capabilitysupports

The reported NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system enables precise and rapid gene regulation in living organisms using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.

A novel NIR light-activated CRISPR-dCas9/Cas9 system achieves precise and rapid gene regulation in living organism using a chemically cleavable rapamycin dimer.

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comparative advantagesupports

Compared with previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.

Unlike previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

Reported strengths include precise and rapid gene regulation in living organisms under near-infrared illumination. The source also describes the system as highly efficient, targeted, noninvasive, and spatially confined for gene editing applications.

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Unlike previous light-driven systems, this approach offers deeper tissue penetration, low toxicity, fast response, and minimal background activity.

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