Toolkit/optogenetic zebrafish ALS model

optogenetic zebrafish ALS model

Construct Pattern·Research·Since 2021

Also known as: disease-in-a-fish ALS model

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

Summary

The optogenetic zebrafish ALS model is an in vivo construct pattern in zebrafish in which light illumination is used to control oligomerization, phase transition, and aggregation of the ALS-associated DNA/RNA-binding protein TDP-43. It is presented as an optogenetic disease model for studying ALS-related TDP-43 protein state changes.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This model is useful for probing ALS pathogenesis by enabling light-controlled manipulation of TDP-43 state changes in a living vertebrate system. Zebrafish larval transparency also allows non-invasive in vivo visualization of single spinal motor neurons from soma to neuromuscular synapse.

Source:

We then introduce a recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model that uses light illumination to control oligomerization, phase transition and aggregation of the ALS-associated DNA/RNA-binding protein called TDP-43.

Problem solved

It addresses the problem of studying how TDP-43 oligomerization, phase transition, and aggregation contribute to ALS in vivo. The cited review discusses this disease-in-a-fish approach as a way to help answer key questions about ALS pathogenesis and support development of new ALS therapeutics.

Problem links

Need precise spatiotemporal control with light input

Derived

The optogenetic zebrafish ALS model is an in vivo construct pattern in zebrafish in which light illumination is used to control oligomerization, phase transition, and aggregation of the ALS-associated DNA/RNA-binding protein TDP-43. It is presented as an optogenetic disease model for studying ALS-related TDP-43 protein state changes.

Taxonomy & Function

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Mechanism Branch

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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: actuator

The available evidence indicates that the model is implemented in zebrafish and actuated by light illumination to control TDP-43 behavior. Specific construct architecture, photoreceptor module, promoter choice, expression strategy, and wavelength requirements are not provided in the supplied evidence.

The supplied evidence does not report quantitative performance, illumination parameters, reversibility, temporal resolution, or phenotypic outcomes. Independent replication and breadth of validation are also not established from the provided sources.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1model system capabilitysupports2021Source 1needs review

Larval zebrafish transparency allows non-invasive in vivo visualization of single spinal motor neurons from soma to neuromuscular synapse.

Larval zebrafish have transparent bodies that allow non-invasive visualization of whole cells of single spinal motor neurons, from somas to the neuromuscular synapses.
Claim 2model system capabilitysupports2021Source 1needs review

Larval zebrafish transparency allows non-invasive in vivo visualization of single spinal motor neurons from soma to neuromuscular synapse.

Larval zebrafish have transparent bodies that allow non-invasive visualization of whole cells of single spinal motor neurons, from somas to the neuromuscular synapses.
Claim 3model system capabilitysupports2021Source 1needs review

Larval zebrafish transparency allows non-invasive in vivo visualization of single spinal motor neurons from soma to neuromuscular synapse.

Larval zebrafish have transparent bodies that allow non-invasive visualization of whole cells of single spinal motor neurons, from somas to the neuromuscular synapses.
Claim 4model system capabilitysupports2021Source 1needs review

Larval zebrafish transparency allows non-invasive in vivo visualization of single spinal motor neurons from soma to neuromuscular synapse.

Larval zebrafish have transparent bodies that allow non-invasive visualization of whole cells of single spinal motor neurons, from somas to the neuromuscular synapses.
Claim 5model system capabilitysupports2021Source 1needs review

Larval zebrafish transparency allows non-invasive in vivo visualization of single spinal motor neurons from soma to neuromuscular synapse.

Larval zebrafish have transparent bodies that allow non-invasive visualization of whole cells of single spinal motor neurons, from somas to the neuromuscular synapses.
Claim 6model system capabilitysupports2021Source 1needs review

Larval zebrafish transparency allows non-invasive in vivo visualization of single spinal motor neurons from soma to neuromuscular synapse.

Larval zebrafish have transparent bodies that allow non-invasive visualization of whole cells of single spinal motor neurons, from somas to the neuromuscular synapses.
Claim 7model system capabilitysupports2021Source 1needs review

Larval zebrafish transparency allows non-invasive in vivo visualization of single spinal motor neurons from soma to neuromuscular synapse.

Larval zebrafish have transparent bodies that allow non-invasive visualization of whole cells of single spinal motor neurons, from somas to the neuromuscular synapses.
Claim 8research utilitysupports2021Source 1needs review

The disease-in-a-fish ALS model is discussed as a way to help solve key questions about ALS pathogenesis and lead to new ALS therapeutics.

Finally, we will discuss how this disease-in-a-fish ALS model can help solve key questions about ALS pathogenesis and lead to new ALS therapeutics.
Claim 9research utilitysupports2021Source 1needs review

The disease-in-a-fish ALS model is discussed as a way to help solve key questions about ALS pathogenesis and lead to new ALS therapeutics.

Finally, we will discuss how this disease-in-a-fish ALS model can help solve key questions about ALS pathogenesis and lead to new ALS therapeutics.
Claim 10research utilitysupports2021Source 1needs review

The disease-in-a-fish ALS model is discussed as a way to help solve key questions about ALS pathogenesis and lead to new ALS therapeutics.

Finally, we will discuss how this disease-in-a-fish ALS model can help solve key questions about ALS pathogenesis and lead to new ALS therapeutics.
Claim 11research utilitysupports2021Source 1needs review

The disease-in-a-fish ALS model is discussed as a way to help solve key questions about ALS pathogenesis and lead to new ALS therapeutics.

Finally, we will discuss how this disease-in-a-fish ALS model can help solve key questions about ALS pathogenesis and lead to new ALS therapeutics.
Claim 12research utilitysupports2021Source 1needs review

The disease-in-a-fish ALS model is discussed as a way to help solve key questions about ALS pathogenesis and lead to new ALS therapeutics.

Finally, we will discuss how this disease-in-a-fish ALS model can help solve key questions about ALS pathogenesis and lead to new ALS therapeutics.
Claim 13research utilitysupports2021Source 1needs review

The disease-in-a-fish ALS model is discussed as a way to help solve key questions about ALS pathogenesis and lead to new ALS therapeutics.

Finally, we will discuss how this disease-in-a-fish ALS model can help solve key questions about ALS pathogenesis and lead to new ALS therapeutics.
Claim 14research utilitysupports2021Source 1needs review

The disease-in-a-fish ALS model is discussed as a way to help solve key questions about ALS pathogenesis and lead to new ALS therapeutics.

Finally, we will discuss how this disease-in-a-fish ALS model can help solve key questions about ALS pathogenesis and lead to new ALS therapeutics.
Claim 15tool functionsupports2021Source 1needs review

A recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model uses light illumination to control TDP-43 oligomerization, phase transition, and aggregation.

We then introduce a recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model that uses light illumination to control oligomerization, phase transition and aggregation of the ALS-associated DNA/RNA-binding protein called TDP-43.
Claim 16tool functionsupports2021Source 1needs review

A recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model uses light illumination to control TDP-43 oligomerization, phase transition, and aggregation.

We then introduce a recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model that uses light illumination to control oligomerization, phase transition and aggregation of the ALS-associated DNA/RNA-binding protein called TDP-43.
Claim 17tool functionsupports2021Source 1needs review

A recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model uses light illumination to control TDP-43 oligomerization, phase transition, and aggregation.

We then introduce a recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model that uses light illumination to control oligomerization, phase transition and aggregation of the ALS-associated DNA/RNA-binding protein called TDP-43.
Claim 18tool functionsupports2021Source 1needs review

A recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model uses light illumination to control TDP-43 oligomerization, phase transition, and aggregation.

We then introduce a recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model that uses light illumination to control oligomerization, phase transition and aggregation of the ALS-associated DNA/RNA-binding protein called TDP-43.
Claim 19tool functionsupports2021Source 1needs review

A recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model uses light illumination to control TDP-43 oligomerization, phase transition, and aggregation.

We then introduce a recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model that uses light illumination to control oligomerization, phase transition and aggregation of the ALS-associated DNA/RNA-binding protein called TDP-43.
Claim 20tool functionsupports2021Source 1needs review

A recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model uses light illumination to control TDP-43 oligomerization, phase transition, and aggregation.

We then introduce a recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model that uses light illumination to control oligomerization, phase transition and aggregation of the ALS-associated DNA/RNA-binding protein called TDP-43.
Claim 21tool functionsupports2021Source 1needs review

A recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model uses light illumination to control TDP-43 oligomerization, phase transition, and aggregation.

We then introduce a recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model that uses light illumination to control oligomerization, phase transition and aggregation of the ALS-associated DNA/RNA-binding protein called TDP-43.

Approval Evidence

1 source3 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug optogenetic-zebrafish-als-model
We then introduce a recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model that uses light illumination to control oligomerization, phase transition and aggregation of the ALS-associated DNA/RNA-binding protein called TDP-43.

Source:

model system capabilitysupports

Larval zebrafish transparency allows non-invasive in vivo visualization of single spinal motor neurons from soma to neuromuscular synapse.

Larval zebrafish have transparent bodies that allow non-invasive visualization of whole cells of single spinal motor neurons, from somas to the neuromuscular synapses.

Source:

research utilitysupports

The disease-in-a-fish ALS model is discussed as a way to help solve key questions about ALS pathogenesis and lead to new ALS therapeutics.

Finally, we will discuss how this disease-in-a-fish ALS model can help solve key questions about ALS pathogenesis and lead to new ALS therapeutics.

Source:

tool functionsupports

A recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model uses light illumination to control TDP-43 oligomerization, phase transition, and aggregation.

We then introduce a recently developed optogenetic zebrafish ALS model that uses light illumination to control oligomerization, phase transition and aggregation of the ALS-associated DNA/RNA-binding protein called TDP-43.

Source:

Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

A key strength is optical control over multiple TDP-43 state transitions, specifically oligomerization, phase transition, and aggregation, within zebrafish. Another strength is the zebrafish larval system itself, which permits non-invasive visualization of single spinal motor neurons across their full extent.

optogenetic zebrafish ALS model and optogenetic Amyloid-b2 peptide address a similar problem space.

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

Compared with optogenetic probes

optogenetic zebrafish ALS model and optogenetic probes address a similar problem space.

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

Compared with organoid fusion

optogenetic zebrafish ALS model and organoid fusion address a similar problem space.

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

Ranked Citations

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    StructuralSource 1Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology2021Claim 1Claim 2Claim 3

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