Toolkit/opto-Dab1

opto-Dab1

Multi-Component Switch·Research·Since 2017

Also known as: single-component, photoactivatable Dab1

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

Summary

opto-Dab1 is a single-component, photoactivatable version of Disabled-1 (Dab1) created by exploiting the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization properties of Arabidopsis thaliana Cryptochrome 2 (Cry2). Upon blue light illumination, it enables rapid, local, and reversible activation of Dab1 downstream signaling.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This tool provides optical control over the Reelin-Dab1 signaling pathway with spatial and temporal precision. Source literature indicates that it may be useful for studying biological functions of Reelin-Dab1 signaling in vitro and in vivo.

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Opto-Dab1 can activate downstream signals rapidly, locally, and reversibly upon blue light illumination.

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Here we developed a single-component, photoactivatable Dab1 (opto-Dab1) by using the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of A. thaliana Cryptochrome 2 (Cry2).

Problem solved

opto-Dab1 addresses the need to activate Dab1 signaling rapidly, locally, and reversibly using light rather than conventional pathway stimulation. It also enables experimental control of membrane protrusion, retraction, and ruffling by local illumination in COS7 cells and primary neurons.

Source:

Here we developed a single-component, photoactivatable Dab1 (opto-Dab1) by using the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of A. thaliana Cryptochrome 2 (Cry2).

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

opto-Dab1 is described as a single-component construct based on Dab1 and A. thaliana Cry2, indicating a domain-fusion design that responds to blue light. The available evidence does not specify construct architecture, illumination parameters, expression system details, or cofactor requirements.

The supplied evidence does not report quantitative performance metrics, dynamic range, or comparisons to native Dab1 activation. Although the source suggests possible utility in vivo, the provided evidence does not describe in vivo validation or independent replication.

Validation

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Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1cell behavior controlsupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 allows control of membrane protrusion, retraction, and ruffling by local illumination in COS7 cells and primary neurons.

The high spatiotemporal resolution of the opto-Dab1 probe also allows us to control membrane protrusion, retraction and ruffling by local illumination in both COS7 cells and in primary neurons.
Claim 2cell behavior controlsupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 allows control of membrane protrusion, retraction, and ruffling by local illumination in COS7 cells and primary neurons.

The high spatiotemporal resolution of the opto-Dab1 probe also allows us to control membrane protrusion, retraction and ruffling by local illumination in both COS7 cells and in primary neurons.
Claim 3cell behavior controlsupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 allows control of membrane protrusion, retraction, and ruffling by local illumination in COS7 cells and primary neurons.

The high spatiotemporal resolution of the opto-Dab1 probe also allows us to control membrane protrusion, retraction and ruffling by local illumination in both COS7 cells and in primary neurons.
Claim 4cell behavior controlsupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 allows control of membrane protrusion, retraction, and ruffling by local illumination in COS7 cells and primary neurons.

The high spatiotemporal resolution of the opto-Dab1 probe also allows us to control membrane protrusion, retraction and ruffling by local illumination in both COS7 cells and in primary neurons.
Claim 5cell behavior controlsupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 allows control of membrane protrusion, retraction, and ruffling by local illumination in COS7 cells and primary neurons.

The high spatiotemporal resolution of the opto-Dab1 probe also allows us to control membrane protrusion, retraction and ruffling by local illumination in both COS7 cells and in primary neurons.
Claim 6cell behavior controlsupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 allows control of membrane protrusion, retraction, and ruffling by local illumination in COS7 cells and primary neurons.

The high spatiotemporal resolution of the opto-Dab1 probe also allows us to control membrane protrusion, retraction and ruffling by local illumination in both COS7 cells and in primary neurons.
Claim 7cell behavior controlsupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 allows control of membrane protrusion, retraction, and ruffling by local illumination in COS7 cells and primary neurons.

The high spatiotemporal resolution of the opto-Dab1 probe also allows us to control membrane protrusion, retraction and ruffling by local illumination in both COS7 cells and in primary neurons.
Claim 8functional capabilitysupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 can activate downstream signals rapidly, locally, and reversibly upon blue light illumination.

Opto-Dab1 can activate downstream signals rapidly, locally, and reversibly upon blue light illumination.
Claim 9functional capabilitysupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 can activate downstream signals rapidly, locally, and reversibly upon blue light illumination.

Opto-Dab1 can activate downstream signals rapidly, locally, and reversibly upon blue light illumination.
Claim 10functional capabilitysupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 can activate downstream signals rapidly, locally, and reversibly upon blue light illumination.

Opto-Dab1 can activate downstream signals rapidly, locally, and reversibly upon blue light illumination.
Claim 11functional capabilitysupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 can activate downstream signals rapidly, locally, and reversibly upon blue light illumination.

Opto-Dab1 can activate downstream signals rapidly, locally, and reversibly upon blue light illumination.
Claim 12functional capabilitysupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 can activate downstream signals rapidly, locally, and reversibly upon blue light illumination.

Opto-Dab1 can activate downstream signals rapidly, locally, and reversibly upon blue light illumination.
Claim 13functional capabilitysupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 can activate downstream signals rapidly, locally, and reversibly upon blue light illumination.

Opto-Dab1 can activate downstream signals rapidly, locally, and reversibly upon blue light illumination.
Claim 14functional capabilitysupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 can activate downstream signals rapidly, locally, and reversibly upon blue light illumination.

Opto-Dab1 can activate downstream signals rapidly, locally, and reversibly upon blue light illumination.
Claim 15intended usesupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 may be useful for studying biological functions of the Reelin-Dab1 signaling pathway in vitro and in vivo.

Opto-Dab1 may be useful to study the biological functions of the Reelin-Dab1 signaling pathway both in vitro and in vivo.
Claim 16intended usesupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 may be useful for studying biological functions of the Reelin-Dab1 signaling pathway in vitro and in vivo.

Opto-Dab1 may be useful to study the biological functions of the Reelin-Dab1 signaling pathway both in vitro and in vivo.
Claim 17intended usesupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 may be useful for studying biological functions of the Reelin-Dab1 signaling pathway in vitro and in vivo.

Opto-Dab1 may be useful to study the biological functions of the Reelin-Dab1 signaling pathway both in vitro and in vivo.
Claim 18intended usesupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 may be useful for studying biological functions of the Reelin-Dab1 signaling pathway in vitro and in vivo.

Opto-Dab1 may be useful to study the biological functions of the Reelin-Dab1 signaling pathway both in vitro and in vivo.
Claim 19intended usesupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 may be useful for studying biological functions of the Reelin-Dab1 signaling pathway in vitro and in vivo.

Opto-Dab1 may be useful to study the biological functions of the Reelin-Dab1 signaling pathway both in vitro and in vivo.
Claim 20intended usesupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 may be useful for studying biological functions of the Reelin-Dab1 signaling pathway in vitro and in vivo.

Opto-Dab1 may be useful to study the biological functions of the Reelin-Dab1 signaling pathway both in vitro and in vivo.
Claim 21intended usesupports2017Source 1needs review

Opto-Dab1 may be useful for studying biological functions of the Reelin-Dab1 signaling pathway in vitro and in vivo.

Opto-Dab1 may be useful to study the biological functions of the Reelin-Dab1 signaling pathway both in vitro and in vivo.
Claim 22sufficiency claimsupports2017Source 1needs review

Dab1 activation is sufficient to orient cell movement in the absence of other signals.

This shows that Dab1 activation is sufficient to orient cell movement in the absence of other signals.
Claim 23sufficiency claimsupports2017Source 1needs review

Dab1 activation is sufficient to orient cell movement in the absence of other signals.

This shows that Dab1 activation is sufficient to orient cell movement in the absence of other signals.
Claim 24sufficiency claimsupports2017Source 1needs review

Dab1 activation is sufficient to orient cell movement in the absence of other signals.

This shows that Dab1 activation is sufficient to orient cell movement in the absence of other signals.
Claim 25sufficiency claimsupports2017Source 1needs review

Dab1 activation is sufficient to orient cell movement in the absence of other signals.

This shows that Dab1 activation is sufficient to orient cell movement in the absence of other signals.
Claim 26sufficiency claimsupports2017Source 1needs review

Dab1 activation is sufficient to orient cell movement in the absence of other signals.

This shows that Dab1 activation is sufficient to orient cell movement in the absence of other signals.
Claim 27sufficiency claimsupports2017Source 1needs review

Dab1 activation is sufficient to orient cell movement in the absence of other signals.

This shows that Dab1 activation is sufficient to orient cell movement in the absence of other signals.
Claim 28sufficiency claimsupports2017Source 1needs review

Dab1 activation is sufficient to orient cell movement in the absence of other signals.

This shows that Dab1 activation is sufficient to orient cell movement in the absence of other signals.
Claim 29tool developmentsupports2017Source 1needs review

The authors developed opto-Dab1, a single-component photoactivatable Dab1 based on the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of Cryptochrome 2.

Here we developed a single-component, photoactivatable Dab1 (opto-Dab1) by using the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of A. thaliana Cryptochrome 2 (Cry2).
Claim 30tool developmentsupports2017Source 1needs review

The authors developed opto-Dab1, a single-component photoactivatable Dab1 based on the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of Cryptochrome 2.

Here we developed a single-component, photoactivatable Dab1 (opto-Dab1) by using the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of A. thaliana Cryptochrome 2 (Cry2).
Claim 31tool developmentsupports2017Source 1needs review

The authors developed opto-Dab1, a single-component photoactivatable Dab1 based on the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of Cryptochrome 2.

Here we developed a single-component, photoactivatable Dab1 (opto-Dab1) by using the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of A. thaliana Cryptochrome 2 (Cry2).
Claim 32tool developmentsupports2017Source 1needs review

The authors developed opto-Dab1, a single-component photoactivatable Dab1 based on the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of Cryptochrome 2.

Here we developed a single-component, photoactivatable Dab1 (opto-Dab1) by using the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of A. thaliana Cryptochrome 2 (Cry2).
Claim 33tool developmentsupports2017Source 1needs review

The authors developed opto-Dab1, a single-component photoactivatable Dab1 based on the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of Cryptochrome 2.

Here we developed a single-component, photoactivatable Dab1 (opto-Dab1) by using the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of A. thaliana Cryptochrome 2 (Cry2).
Claim 34tool developmentsupports2017Source 1needs review

The authors developed opto-Dab1, a single-component photoactivatable Dab1 based on the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of Cryptochrome 2.

Here we developed a single-component, photoactivatable Dab1 (opto-Dab1) by using the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of A. thaliana Cryptochrome 2 (Cry2).
Claim 35tool developmentsupports2017Source 1needs review

The authors developed opto-Dab1, a single-component photoactivatable Dab1 based on the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of Cryptochrome 2.

Here we developed a single-component, photoactivatable Dab1 (opto-Dab1) by using the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of A. thaliana Cryptochrome 2 (Cry2).

Approval Evidence

1 source5 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug opto-dab1
Here we developed a single-component, photoactivatable Dab1 (opto-Dab1) by using the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of A. thaliana Cryptochrome 2 (Cry2).

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cell behavior controlsupports

Opto-Dab1 allows control of membrane protrusion, retraction, and ruffling by local illumination in COS7 cells and primary neurons.

The high spatiotemporal resolution of the opto-Dab1 probe also allows us to control membrane protrusion, retraction and ruffling by local illumination in both COS7 cells and in primary neurons.

Source:

functional capabilitysupports

Opto-Dab1 can activate downstream signals rapidly, locally, and reversibly upon blue light illumination.

Opto-Dab1 can activate downstream signals rapidly, locally, and reversibly upon blue light illumination.

Source:

intended usesupports

Opto-Dab1 may be useful for studying biological functions of the Reelin-Dab1 signaling pathway in vitro and in vivo.

Opto-Dab1 may be useful to study the biological functions of the Reelin-Dab1 signaling pathway both in vitro and in vivo.

Source:

sufficiency claimsupports

Dab1 activation is sufficient to orient cell movement in the absence of other signals.

This shows that Dab1 activation is sufficient to orient cell movement in the absence of other signals.

Source:

tool developmentsupports

The authors developed opto-Dab1, a single-component photoactivatable Dab1 based on the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of Cryptochrome 2.

Here we developed a single-component, photoactivatable Dab1 (opto-Dab1) by using the blue light-sensitive dimerization/oligomerization property of A. thaliana Cryptochrome 2 (Cry2).

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

Reported strengths include rapid, local, and reversible activation of downstream signaling upon blue light illumination. The tool was also shown to control membrane protrusion, retraction, and ruffling in both COS7 cells and primary neurons, supporting cell-behavior modulation in multiple in vitro contexts.

Ranked Citations

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    StructuralSource 1Scientific Reports2017Claim 1Claim 2Claim 3

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