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novel detectors

Construct Pattern·Research·Since 2015

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

Summary

Novel detectors are a synthetic circuit design pattern in which biological circuits are engineered to detect defined events and couple detection to specific outputs. The cited source also places these constructs in the context of temporally or spatially controlled inducers for signaling-related applications.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This design pattern is useful for probing endogenous biological circuitry and for building systems that convert detected biological events into controlled outputs. The source specifically highlights utility in creating detectors and inducers with temporal or spatial control.

Source:

using synthetic circuits, one can undertake exhaustive investigations of the endogenous circuitry found in nature, develop novel detectors and better temporally and spatially controlled inducers

Problem solved

It addresses the problem of linking event detection in biological systems to predefined output activation through engineered circuit logic. The cited evidence further indicates that these circuits can integrate multiple signal modalities to specify when an output should be triggered.

Source:

using synthetic circuits, one can undertake exhaustive investigations of the endogenous circuitry found in nature, develop novel detectors and better temporally and spatially controlled inducers

Problem links

Need conditional control of signaling activity

Derived

Novel detectors are a synthetic circuit design pattern in which biological circuits are engineered to detect defined events and couple detection to specific outputs. The cited source also places these constructs in the context of temporally or spatially controlled inducers for signaling-related applications.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

Architecture: A reusable architecture pattern for arranging parts into an engineered system.

Techniques

No technique tags yet.

Target processes

signaling

Implementation Constraints

cofactor dependency: cofactor requirement unknownencoding mode: genetically encodedimplementation constraint: context specific validationoperating role: sensor

The evidence supports implementation at the level of synthetic circuit design using combinatorial logic and signal integration. No details are provided on promoters, sensors, effectors, delivery methods, cofactors, or expression systems.

The available evidence is conceptual and does not provide a specific construct architecture, molecular parts, host organism, or quantitative performance data. Independent validation, dynamic range, specificity, and implementation constraints are not described in the supplied source excerpts.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1application scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic circuits can be used to investigate endogenous biological circuitry and to build detectors and temporally or spatially controlled inducers.

using synthetic circuits, one can undertake exhaustive investigations of the endogenous circuitry found in nature, develop novel detectors and better temporally and spatially controlled inducers
Claim 2application scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic circuits can be used to investigate endogenous biological circuitry and to build detectors and temporally or spatially controlled inducers.

using synthetic circuits, one can undertake exhaustive investigations of the endogenous circuitry found in nature, develop novel detectors and better temporally and spatially controlled inducers
Claim 3application scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic circuits can be used to investigate endogenous biological circuitry and to build detectors and temporally or spatially controlled inducers.

using synthetic circuits, one can undertake exhaustive investigations of the endogenous circuitry found in nature, develop novel detectors and better temporally and spatially controlled inducers
Claim 4application scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic circuits can be used to investigate endogenous biological circuitry and to build detectors and temporally or spatially controlled inducers.

using synthetic circuits, one can undertake exhaustive investigations of the endogenous circuitry found in nature, develop novel detectors and better temporally and spatially controlled inducers
Claim 5application scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic circuits can be used to investigate endogenous biological circuitry and to build detectors and temporally or spatially controlled inducers.

using synthetic circuits, one can undertake exhaustive investigations of the endogenous circuitry found in nature, develop novel detectors and better temporally and spatially controlled inducers
Claim 6application scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic circuits can be used to investigate endogenous biological circuitry and to build detectors and temporally or spatially controlled inducers.

using synthetic circuits, one can undertake exhaustive investigations of the endogenous circuitry found in nature, develop novel detectors and better temporally and spatially controlled inducers
Claim 7application scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic circuits can be used to investigate endogenous biological circuitry and to build detectors and temporally or spatially controlled inducers.

using synthetic circuits, one can undertake exhaustive investigations of the endogenous circuitry found in nature, develop novel detectors and better temporally and spatially controlled inducers
Claim 8combinatorial logicsupports2015Source 1needs review

Signal integration circuits can combine modalities so that detection of a particular event automatically triggers a specific output.

we highlight some tools that were developed in which these circuits were combined such that the detection of a particular event automatically triggered a specific output
Claim 9combinatorial logicsupports2015Source 1needs review

Signal integration circuits can combine modalities so that detection of a particular event automatically triggers a specific output.

we highlight some tools that were developed in which these circuits were combined such that the detection of a particular event automatically triggered a specific output
Claim 10combinatorial logicsupports2015Source 1needs review

Signal integration circuits can combine modalities so that detection of a particular event automatically triggers a specific output.

we highlight some tools that were developed in which these circuits were combined such that the detection of a particular event automatically triggered a specific output
Claim 11combinatorial logicsupports2015Source 1needs review

Signal integration circuits can combine modalities so that detection of a particular event automatically triggers a specific output.

we highlight some tools that were developed in which these circuits were combined such that the detection of a particular event automatically triggered a specific output
Claim 12combinatorial logicsupports2015Source 1needs review

Signal integration circuits can combine modalities so that detection of a particular event automatically triggers a specific output.

we highlight some tools that were developed in which these circuits were combined such that the detection of a particular event automatically triggered a specific output
Claim 13combinatorial logicsupports2015Source 1needs review

Signal integration circuits can combine modalities so that detection of a particular event automatically triggers a specific output.

we highlight some tools that were developed in which these circuits were combined such that the detection of a particular event automatically triggered a specific output
Claim 14combinatorial logicsupports2015Source 1needs review

Signal integration circuits can combine modalities so that detection of a particular event automatically triggers a specific output.

we highlight some tools that were developed in which these circuits were combined such that the detection of a particular event automatically triggered a specific output
Claim 15detection scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic biology tools can detect changes in DNA, RNA, protein, and transient signaling events across cell-based systems, live mice, and humans.

One could detect changes in DNA, RNA, protein or even transient signaling events, in cell-based systems, in live mice, and in humans.
Claim 16detection scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic biology tools can detect changes in DNA, RNA, protein, and transient signaling events across cell-based systems, live mice, and humans.

One could detect changes in DNA, RNA, protein or even transient signaling events, in cell-based systems, in live mice, and in humans.
Claim 17detection scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic biology tools can detect changes in DNA, RNA, protein, and transient signaling events across cell-based systems, live mice, and humans.

One could detect changes in DNA, RNA, protein or even transient signaling events, in cell-based systems, in live mice, and in humans.
Claim 18detection scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic biology tools can detect changes in DNA, RNA, protein, and transient signaling events across cell-based systems, live mice, and humans.

One could detect changes in DNA, RNA, protein or even transient signaling events, in cell-based systems, in live mice, and in humans.
Claim 19detection scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic biology tools can detect changes in DNA, RNA, protein, and transient signaling events across cell-based systems, live mice, and humans.

One could detect changes in DNA, RNA, protein or even transient signaling events, in cell-based systems, in live mice, and in humans.
Claim 20detection scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic biology tools can detect changes in DNA, RNA, protein, and transient signaling events across cell-based systems, live mice, and humans.

One could detect changes in DNA, RNA, protein or even transient signaling events, in cell-based systems, in live mice, and in humans.
Claim 21detection scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic biology tools can detect changes in DNA, RNA, protein, and transient signaling events across cell-based systems, live mice, and humans.

One could detect changes in DNA, RNA, protein or even transient signaling events, in cell-based systems, in live mice, and in humans.
Claim 22interoperabilitysupports2015Source 1needs review

Most of the systems presented in the review can be integrated together.

Most of the systems that are presented can be integrated together
Claim 23interoperabilitysupports2015Source 1needs review

Most of the systems presented in the review can be integrated together.

Most of the systems that are presented can be integrated together
Claim 24interoperabilitysupports2015Source 1needs review

Most of the systems presented in the review can be integrated together.

Most of the systems that are presented can be integrated together
Claim 25interoperabilitysupports2015Source 1needs review

Most of the systems presented in the review can be integrated together.

Most of the systems that are presented can be integrated together
Claim 26interoperabilitysupports2015Source 1needs review

Most of the systems presented in the review can be integrated together.

Most of the systems that are presented can be integrated together
Claim 27interoperabilitysupports2015Source 1needs review

Most of the systems presented in the review can be integrated together.

Most of the systems that are presented can be integrated together
Claim 28interoperabilitysupports2015Source 1needs review

Most of the systems presented in the review can be integrated together.

Most of the systems that are presented can be integrated together
Claim 29logic complexitysupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic circuit-design strategies have produced Boolean logic gates integrating multiple inputs, with examples composed of up to 6 inputs.

circuits have been developed that can integrate multiple inputs together in Boolean logic gates composed of up to 6 inputs
maximum input count 6 inputs
Claim 30logic complexitysupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic circuit-design strategies have produced Boolean logic gates integrating multiple inputs, with examples composed of up to 6 inputs.

circuits have been developed that can integrate multiple inputs together in Boolean logic gates composed of up to 6 inputs
maximum input count 6 inputs
Claim 31logic complexitysupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic circuit-design strategies have produced Boolean logic gates integrating multiple inputs, with examples composed of up to 6 inputs.

circuits have been developed that can integrate multiple inputs together in Boolean logic gates composed of up to 6 inputs
maximum input count 6 inputs
Claim 32logic complexitysupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic circuit-design strategies have produced Boolean logic gates integrating multiple inputs, with examples composed of up to 6 inputs.

circuits have been developed that can integrate multiple inputs together in Boolean logic gates composed of up to 6 inputs
maximum input count 6 inputs
Claim 33logic complexitysupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic circuit-design strategies have produced Boolean logic gates integrating multiple inputs, with examples composed of up to 6 inputs.

circuits have been developed that can integrate multiple inputs together in Boolean logic gates composed of up to 6 inputs
maximum input count 6 inputs
Claim 34logic complexitysupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic circuit-design strategies have produced Boolean logic gates integrating multiple inputs, with examples composed of up to 6 inputs.

circuits have been developed that can integrate multiple inputs together in Boolean logic gates composed of up to 6 inputs
maximum input count 6 inputs
Claim 35logic complexitysupports2015Source 1needs review

Synthetic circuit-design strategies have produced Boolean logic gates integrating multiple inputs, with examples composed of up to 6 inputs.

circuits have been developed that can integrate multiple inputs together in Boolean logic gates composed of up to 6 inputs
maximum input count 6 inputs

Approval Evidence

1 source3 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug novel-detectors
develop novel detectors and better temporally and spatially controlled inducers

Source:

application scopesupports

Synthetic circuits can be used to investigate endogenous biological circuitry and to build detectors and temporally or spatially controlled inducers.

using synthetic circuits, one can undertake exhaustive investigations of the endogenous circuitry found in nature, develop novel detectors and better temporally and spatially controlled inducers

Source:

detection scopesupports

Synthetic biology tools can detect changes in DNA, RNA, protein, and transient signaling events across cell-based systems, live mice, and humans.

One could detect changes in DNA, RNA, protein or even transient signaling events, in cell-based systems, in live mice, and in humans.

Source:

interoperabilitysupports

Most of the systems presented in the review can be integrated together.

Most of the systems that are presented can be integrated together

Source:

Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

A key strength is the ability to perform signal integration so that detection of a particular event automatically triggers a specific output. The source also supports the broader conceptual advantage of using synthetic circuits to generate temporally or spatially controlled induction behaviors.

novel detectors and engineered GEF-Pak1 interaction address a similar problem space because they share signaling.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: signaling

novel detectors and kinase translocation reporters address a similar problem space because they share signaling.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: signaling

novel detectors and novel fluorescent biosensor for mitochondrial outer membrane rupture address a similar problem space because they share signaling.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: signaling

Ranked Citations

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    StructuralSource 1Integrative Biology2015Claim 1Claim 2Claim 3

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