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optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes

Engineering Method·Research·Since 2020

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Summary

Optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes is a light-controlled perturbation method used to move lysosomes and test their causal role in endoplasmic reticulum remodeling. In the cited 2020 study, chemo- and optogenetically driven lysosome repositioning was used to validate a causal link between lysosome positioning and ER network organization.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This method is useful for causally perturbing lysosome localization with temporal control to assess how lysosome positioning influences ER tubule distribution and global ER morphology. The cited work specifically used it to interrogate lysosome-dependent ER remodeling in the context of changing nutritional status and axonal extension-related cell biology.

Problem solved

It addresses the problem that correlative observations between lysosome movement and ER remodeling do not establish causality. By experimentally repositioning lysosomes, the method enables direct testing of whether lysosomes actively drive ER tubule elongation, connection, and large-scale ER redistribution.

Problem links

Need precise spatiotemporal control with light input

Derived

Optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes is a light-controlled perturbation method used to move lysosomes and test their causal role in endoplasmic reticulum (ER) remodeling. In the cited study, optogenetic lysosome repositioning led to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

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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 indicates that the method requires an optogenetic system capable of driving lysosome repositioning, but no specific photoreceptor, effector domain, or illumination parameters are provided. The same study also used chemogenetic repositioning as a complementary perturbation, suggesting that orthogonal control strategies were paired for causal testing.

The provided evidence does not specify the optogenetic actuator, wavelengths, construct architecture, dynamic range, or quantitative performance of lysosome repositioning. Validation is currently limited to the cited study, and the evidence here does not establish generality across cell types, organisms, or experimental platforms.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1disease or phenotype implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.
Claim 2disease or phenotype implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.
Claim 3disease or phenotype implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.
Claim 4disease or phenotype implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.
Claim 5disease or phenotype implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.
Claim 6disease or phenotype implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.
Claim 7disease or phenotype implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.
Claim 8disease or phenotype implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.
Claim 9disease or phenotype implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.
Claim 10disease or phenotype implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.
Claim 11disease or phenotype implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.
Claim 12disease or phenotype implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.
Claim 13disease or phenotype implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.
Claim 14disease or phenotype implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.
Claim 15disease or phenotype implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.
Claim 16disease or phenotype implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.
Claim 17disease or phenotype implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.
Claim 18mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.
Claim 19mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.
Claim 20mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.
Claim 21mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.
Claim 22mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.
Claim 23mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.
Claim 24mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.
Claim 25mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.
Claim 26mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.
Claim 27mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.
Claim 28mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.
Claim 29mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.
Claim 30mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.
Claim 31mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.
Claim 32mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.
Claim 33mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.
Claim 34mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.
Claim 35mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status
Claim 36mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status
Claim 37mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status
Claim 38mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status
Claim 39mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status
Claim 40mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status
Claim 41mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status
Claim 42mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status
Claim 43mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status
Claim 44mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status
Claim 45mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status
Claim 46mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status
Claim 47mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status
Claim 48mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status
Claim 49mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status
Claim 50mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status
Claim 51mechanistic rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status
Claim 52perturbation effectsupports2020Source 1needs review

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.
Claim 53perturbation effectsupports2020Source 1needs review

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.
Claim 54perturbation effectsupports2020Source 1needs review

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.
Claim 55perturbation effectsupports2020Source 1needs review

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.
Claim 56perturbation effectsupports2020Source 1needs review

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.
Claim 57perturbation effectsupports2020Source 1needs review

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.
Claim 58perturbation effectsupports2020Source 1needs review

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.
Claim 59perturbation effectsupports2020Source 1needs review

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.
Claim 60perturbation effectsupports2020Source 1needs review

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.
Claim 61perturbation effectsupports2020Source 1needs review

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.
Claim 62perturbation effectsupports2020Source 1needs review

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.
Claim 63perturbation effectsupports2020Source 1needs review

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.
Claim 64perturbation effectsupports2020Source 1needs review

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.
Claim 65perturbation effectsupports2020Source 1needs review

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.
Claim 66perturbation effectsupports2020Source 1needs review

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.
Claim 67perturbation effectsupports2020Source 1needs review

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.
Claim 68perturbation effectsupports2020Source 1needs review

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.
Claim 69regulatory rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.
Claim 70regulatory rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.
Claim 71regulatory rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.
Claim 72regulatory rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.
Claim 73regulatory rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.
Claim 74regulatory rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.
Claim 75regulatory rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.
Claim 76regulatory rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.
Claim 77regulatory rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.
Claim 78regulatory rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.
Claim 79regulatory rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.
Claim 80regulatory rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.
Claim 81regulatory rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.
Claim 82regulatory rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.
Claim 83regulatory rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.
Claim 84regulatory rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.
Claim 85regulatory rolesupports2020Source 1needs review

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Approval Evidence

1 source5 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug optogenetically-driven-repositioning-of-lysosomes
We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes

Source:

disease or phenotype implicationsupports

Dysfunction in the lysosome-regulated ER remodeling mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Dysfunction in this mechanism during axonal extension may lead to axonal growth defects.

Source:

mechanistic rolesupports

Anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

The anchorage of lysosomes to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

Source:

mechanistic rolesupports

ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status.

Here, we report that ER remodeling is actively driven by lysosomes, following lysosome repositioning in response to changes in nutritional status

Source:

perturbation effectsupports

Chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes leads to redistribution of ER tubules and changes in global ER morphology.

We validate this causal link via the chemo- and optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes, which leads to both a redistribution of the ER tubules and a change of its global morphology.

Source:

regulatory rolesupports

Lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Therefore, lysosomes sense metabolic change in the cell and regulate ER tubule distribution accordingly.

Source:

Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The main strength supported by the evidence is causal validation: the study states that the lysosome-ER link was validated through chemo- and optogenetically driven lysosome repositioning. The biological effect tested is mechanistically relevant because the same study reports that lysosome anchorage to ER growth tips is critical for ER tubule elongation and connection.

optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes 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

optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes and optogenetic address a similar problem space.

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

optogenetically driven repositioning of lysosomes 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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