Toolkit/opto-PROTAC

opto-PROTAC

Construct Pattern·Research·Since 2020

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

Summary

opto-PROTAC is a light-inducible PROTAC design in which a photolabile caging group is installed on pomalidomide-based degraders to block activity in the dark and permit target protein degradation after ultraviolet A irradiation. It was demonstrated using caged pomalidomide and the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK to achieve spatiotemporal control of protein destruction.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This design provides optical control over targeted protein degradation, allowing degradation to be restricted to defined times and illuminated regions. It is useful when constitutive PROTAC activity in the dark would reduce experimental precision or prevent localized perturbation.

Source:

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner

Problem solved

opto-PROTAC addresses the problem of poor temporal and spatial control in conventional PROTAC-mediated protein degradation. By suppressing degrader activity until ultraviolet A exposure, it enables inducible and spatially restricted target destruction.

Problem links

Need conditional protein clearance

Derived

opto-PROTAC is a light-inducible PROTAC design in which a photolabile caging group is installed on pomalidomide-based degraders to suppress activity in the dark and enable protein degradation after ultraviolet A irradiation. It was reported to confer spatiotemporal control of target protein destruction and was demonstrated on caged pomalidomide, dBET1, and dALK.

Need precise spatiotemporal control with light input

Derived

opto-PROTAC is a light-inducible PROTAC design in which a photolabile caging group is installed on pomalidomide-based degraders to suppress activity in the dark and enable protein degradation after ultraviolet A irradiation. It was reported to confer spatiotemporal control of target protein destruction and was demonstrated on caged pomalidomide, dBET1, and dALK.

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

degradation

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

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

The design strategy involves installation of a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on pomalidomide-based PROTACs such as dBET1 and dALK. Activation requires ultraviolet A irradiation, and the caged compounds are reported to remain inactive in the dark until light exposure removes the block on degradation activity.

The available evidence is limited to a single source report and does not establish independent replication. The summary evidence specifies ultraviolet A as the activating input, but does not provide detailed information here on photochemical efficiency, depth of tissue applicability, or performance across diverse targets and biological systems.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1activity state controlsupports2020Source 1needs review

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.
activity state in dark no activities
Claim 2activity state controlsupports2020Source 1needs review

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.
activity state in dark no activities
Claim 3activity state controlsupports2020Source 1needs review

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.
activity state in dark no activities
Claim 4activity state controlsupports2020Source 1needs review

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.
activity state in dark no activities
Claim 5activity state controlsupports2020Source 1needs review

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.
activity state in dark no activities
Claim 6activity state controlsupports2020Source 1needs review

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.
activity state in dark no activities
Claim 7activity state controlsupports2020Source 1needs review

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.
activity state in dark no activities
Claim 8activity state controlsupports2020Source 1needs review

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.
activity state in dark no activities
Claim 9activity state controlsupports2020Source 1needs review

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.
activity state in dark no activities
Claim 10activity state controlsupports2020Source 1needs review

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.
activity state in dark no activities
Claim 11activity state controlsupports2020Source 1needs review

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.
activity state in dark no activities
Claim 12activity state controlsupports2020Source 1needs review

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.
activity state in dark no activities
Claim 13activity state controlsupports2020Source 1needs review

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.
activity state in dark no activities
Claim 14activity state controlsupports2020Source 1needs review

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.
activity state in dark no activities
Claim 15activity state controlsupports2020Source 1needs review

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.
activity state in dark no activities
Claim 16activity state controlsupports2020Source 1needs review

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.
activity state in dark no activities
Claim 17activity state controlsupports2020Source 1needs review

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.
activity state in dark no activities
Claim 18design strategysupports2020Source 1needs review

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.
Claim 19design strategysupports2020Source 1needs review

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.
Claim 20design strategysupports2020Source 1needs review

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.
Claim 21design strategysupports2020Source 1needs review

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.
Claim 22design strategysupports2020Source 1needs review

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.
Claim 23design strategysupports2020Source 1needs review

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.
Claim 24design strategysupports2020Source 1needs review

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.
Claim 25design strategysupports2020Source 1needs review

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.
Claim 26design strategysupports2020Source 1needs review

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.
Claim 27design strategysupports2020Source 1needs review

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.
Claim 28design strategysupports2020Source 1needs review

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.
Claim 29design strategysupports2020Source 1needs review

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.
Claim 30design strategysupports2020Source 1needs review

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.
Claim 31design strategysupports2020Source 1needs review

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.
Claim 32design strategysupports2020Source 1needs review

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.
Claim 33design strategysupports2020Source 1needs review

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.
Claim 34design strategysupports2020Source 1needs review

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.
Claim 35functional capabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner
Claim 36functional capabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner
Claim 37functional capabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner
Claim 38functional capabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner
Claim 39functional capabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner
Claim 40functional capabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner
Claim 41functional capabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner
Claim 42functional capabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner
Claim 43functional capabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner
Claim 44functional capabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner
Claim 45functional capabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner
Claim 46functional capabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner
Claim 47functional capabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner
Claim 48functional capabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner
Claim 49functional capabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner
Claim 50functional capabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner
Claim 51functional capabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner
Claim 52generalizabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs
Claim 53generalizabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs
Claim 54generalizabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs
Claim 55generalizabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs
Claim 56generalizabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs
Claim 57generalizabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs
Claim 58generalizabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs
Claim 59generalizabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs
Claim 60generalizabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs
Claim 61generalizabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs
Claim 62generalizabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs
Claim 63generalizabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs
Claim 64generalizabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs
Claim 65generalizabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs
Claim 66generalizabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs
Claim 67generalizabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs
Claim 68generalizabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs
Claim 69introduction of toolsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC
Claim 70introduction of toolsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC
Claim 71introduction of toolsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC
Claim 72introduction of toolsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC
Claim 73introduction of toolsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC
Claim 74introduction of toolsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC
Claim 75introduction of toolsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC
Claim 76introduction of toolsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC
Claim 77introduction of toolsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC
Claim 78introduction of toolsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC
Claim 79introduction of toolsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC
Claim 80introduction of toolsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC
Claim 81introduction of toolsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC
Claim 82introduction of toolsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC
Claim 83introduction of toolsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC
Claim 84introduction of toolsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC
Claim 85introduction of toolsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC

Approval Evidence

1 source5 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug opto-protac
Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC

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activity state controlsupports

These opto-PROTACs have no activity in the dark and can induce restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation.

These opto-PROTACs display no activities in the dark, while the restricted degradation can be induced at a specific time and rate by ultraviolet A irradiation.

Source:

design strategysupports

Light-inducible protein degradation was demonstrated by adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide and on the PROTACs dBET1 and dALK.

By adding a photolabile caging group on pomalidomide as a parental compound and two additional PROTACs, dBET1 and dALK, we demonstrated light-inducible protein degradation.

Source:

functional capabilitysupports

Opto-PROTAC enables degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner.

to enable the degradation of protein targets in a spatiotemporal manner

Source:

generalizabilitysupports

The approach is presented as a generalizable platform for development of light-controlled PROTACs.

Our approach provides a generalizable platform for the development of light-controlled PROTACs

Source:

introduction of toolsupports

The authors introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs termed opto-PROTAC.

Here, we introduce a light-inducible switch on PROTACs, thereafter termed as opto-PROTAC

Source:

Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The reported opto-PROTACs showed no activity in the dark and induced restricted degradation upon ultraviolet A irradiation. The approach was demonstrated across multiple pomalidomide-based molecules, including caged pomalidomide, dBET1, and dALK, supporting its use as a general light-inducible switch on this degrader class.

Compared with GFP-CRY2

opto-PROTAC and GFP-CRY2 address a similar problem space because they share degradation.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: degradation; shared mechanisms: degradation; same primary input modality: light

Compared with pc-PROTAC1

opto-PROTAC and pc-PROTAC1 address a similar problem space because they share degradation.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: degradation; shared mechanisms: degradation, photocaging, targeted protein degradation; same primary input modality: light

Compared with photo-caged PROTACs

opto-PROTAC and photo-caged PROTACs address a similar problem space because they share degradation.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: degradation; shared mechanisms: degradation, targeted protein degradation; same primary input modality: light

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