Toolkit/NIR light-based photoregulation

NIR light-based photoregulation

Engineering Method·Research·Since 2020

Also known as: photoregulation

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

Summary

NIR light-based photoregulation is an engineering approach that uses near-infrared light to sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in living systems. It is described as supporting real-time operation in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This approach is useful because it is described as enabling real-time monitoring or control of cellular events in deep tissues while retaining subcellular spatial precision. The cited review places its application domain in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

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In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.

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Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Problem solved

It addresses the challenge of sensing or modulating defined cellular events within deep living tissues in real time. The supplied evidence specifically emphasizes deep-tissue access and subcellular accuracy as the problem context.

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In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.

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Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Problem links

Most of the Human Brain Remains Inaccessible

Gap mapView gap

The summary explicitly describes real-time modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues using NIR light, which is relevant to the gap's modulation component. It could be a plausible route toward less invasive neural interfacing than conventional optical approaches, but the supplied evidence is not brain- or human-specific.

We Can’t Take High-Resolution Movies of or Intervene in Brain Computation at the Single Neuron Level

Gap mapView gap

The summary explicitly mentions real-time modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy, which is plausibly relevant to non-destructive intervention in vivo. It is a weaker match than direct neural tools because the supplied evidence is not brain- or neuron-specific.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Technique Branch

Method: A concrete method used to build, optimize, or evolve an engineered system.

Mechanisms

photoregulation

Techniques

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Target processes

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Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

cofactor dependency: cofactor requirement unknownencoding mode: genetically encodedimplementation constraint: context specific validationimplementation constraint: spectral hardware requirementoperating role: builder

The available evidence only establishes that the method uses near-infrared light as the input modality for imaging and photoregulation in living systems. No specific construct designs, cofactors, delivery methods, hardware parameters, or expression systems are provided in the supplied material.

The supplied evidence does not specify particular molecular actuators, wavelength ranges, quantitative performance metrics, or experimental benchmarks. It also does not provide direct comparative data, implementation constraints, or independent validation beyond the cited review.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 2application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 3application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 4application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 5application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 6application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 7application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 8application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 9application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 10application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 11application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 12application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 13application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 14application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 15application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 16application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 17application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 18application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 19application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 20application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 21application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 22application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 23application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 24application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 25application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 26application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 27application domainsupports2020Source 1needs review

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.
Claim 28application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 29application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 30application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 31application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 32application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 33application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 34application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 35application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 36application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 37application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 38application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 39application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 40application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 41application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 42application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 43application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 44application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 45application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 46application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 47application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 48application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 49application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 50application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 51application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 52application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 53application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.
Claim 54application scopesupports2020Source 1needs review

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Approval Evidence

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Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

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application domainsupports

The review states that NIR light-based techniques have applications in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

In particular, the applications of NIR light-based techniques in cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research are systematically introduced and discussed.

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application scopesupports

NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies are described as enabling real-time sensing or modulation of specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

Currently, the NIR light-based imaging and photoregulation strategies have offered a possibility to real-time sense and/or modulate specific cellular events in deep tissues with subcellular accuracy.

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The reported strengths are real-time sensing and/or modulation of specific cellular events, operation in deep tissues, and subcellular accuracy. The review also indicates relevance across multiple biomedical areas, including cancer theranostics, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience research.

NIR light-based photoregulation and Method for efficient synthesis of phycocyanobilin in cultured mammalian cells address a similar problem space.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; same primary input modality: light

Strengths here: may avoid an exogenous cofactor requirement.

Compared with optogenetic

NIR light-based photoregulation and optogenetic address a similar problem space.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; same primary input modality: light

NIR light-based photoregulation and reversible optogenetic unmasking-masking of Ct residues address a similar problem space.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; same primary input modality: light

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