Toolkit/RNA aptamer

RNA aptamer

RNA Element·Research·Since 2020

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

Summary

This tool is an RNA aptamer-based component for light-controlled, reversible gene transactivation in a CRISPR/dCas9-based system. It is built on the interaction between the photoreceptor PAL and an RNA aptamer to regulate gene expression with light.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

The platform provides a modular building block for synthetic biological circuit design and is described as broadly applicable. It is also reported to reduce the coding space required for genetic manipulation relative to more protein-heavy implementations.

Source:

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.

Problem solved

This tool addresses the problem of achieving reversible, light-dependent control of CRISPR/dCas9-mediated gene activation using a compact genetic component. The cited work specifically positions it as a way to implement transactivation with strong light responsiveness and minimal dark-state activity.

Problem links

Need controllable genome or transcript editing

Derived

This tool is an RNA aptamer-based component used in a light-controlled variation of the CRISPR/dCas9 gene activation system. It is built on the interaction between the photoreceptor PAL and an RNA aptamer to enable reversible transactivation of gene expression by light.

Need precise spatiotemporal control with light input

Derived

This tool is an RNA aptamer-based component used in a light-controlled variation of the CRISPR/dCas9 gene activation system. It is built on the interaction between the photoreceptor PAL and an RNA aptamer to enable reversible transactivation of gene expression by light.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

Component: A low-level RNA part used inside a larger architecture that realizes a mechanism.

Techniques

No technique tags yet.

Target processes

editing

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

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

The construct is based on coupling the photoreceptor PAL to an RNA aptamer within a CRISPR/dCas9 gene activation framework. The available evidence supports light-controlled operation and modular design, but does not specify wavelengths, expression systems, delivery methods, or exact construct architecture.

The supplied evidence does not provide quantitative performance metrics, illumination parameters, target genes, or organism-specific validation details. Independent replication beyond the cited study is not provided in the evidence.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1applicabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform is broadly applicable and adds to modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design.

It adds to the current set of modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design and is broadly applicable.
Claim 2applicabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform is broadly applicable and adds to modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design.

It adds to the current set of modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design and is broadly applicable.
Claim 3applicabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform is broadly applicable and adds to modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design.

It adds to the current set of modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design and is broadly applicable.
Claim 4applicabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform is broadly applicable and adds to modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design.

It adds to the current set of modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design and is broadly applicable.
Claim 5applicabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform is broadly applicable and adds to modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design.

It adds to the current set of modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design and is broadly applicable.
Claim 6applicabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform is broadly applicable and adds to modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design.

It adds to the current set of modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design and is broadly applicable.
Claim 7applicabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform is broadly applicable and adds to modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design.

It adds to the current set of modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design and is broadly applicable.
Claim 8applicabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform is broadly applicable and adds to modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design.

It adds to the current set of modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design and is broadly applicable.
Claim 9applicabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform is broadly applicable and adds to modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design.

It adds to the current set of modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design and is broadly applicable.
Claim 10applicabilitysupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform is broadly applicable and adds to modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design.

It adds to the current set of modular building blocks for synthetic biological circuit design and is broadly applicable.
Claim 11design advantagesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation.

This platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation
Claim 12design advantagesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation.

This platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation
Claim 13design advantagesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation.

This platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation
Claim 14design advantagesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation.

This platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation
Claim 15design advantagesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation.

This platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation
Claim 16design advantagesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation.

This platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation
Claim 17design advantagesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation.

This platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation
Claim 18design advantagesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation.

This platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation
Claim 19design advantagesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation.

This platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation
Claim 20design advantagesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation.

This platform significantly reduces the coding space required for genetic manipulation
Claim 21performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark.

provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark
Claim 22performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark.

provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark
Claim 23performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark.

provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark
Claim 24performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark.

provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark
Claim 25performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark.

provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark
Claim 26performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark.

provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark
Claim 27performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark.

provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark
Claim 28performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark.

provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark
Claim 29performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark.

provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark
Claim 30performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The platform provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark.

provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark
Claim 31tool descriptionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.
Claim 32tool descriptionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.
Claim 33tool descriptionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.
Claim 34tool descriptionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.
Claim 35tool descriptionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.
Claim 36tool descriptionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.
Claim 37tool descriptionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.
Claim 38tool descriptionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.
Claim 39tool descriptionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.
Claim 40tool descriptionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.
Claim 41tool descriptionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.
Claim 42tool descriptionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.
Claim 43tool descriptionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.
Claim 44tool descriptionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.
Claim 45tool descriptionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.
Claim 46tool descriptionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.
Claim 47tool descriptionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.

Approval Evidence

1 source1 linked approval claimfirst-pass slug rna-aptamer
Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer

Source:

tool descriptionsupports

The paper describes a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression built on the interaction of PAL with an RNA aptamer.

Building on the interaction of the photoreceptor PAL with an RNA aptamer, we describe a variation of the CRISPR/dCAS9 system for light-controlled activation of gene expression.

Source:

Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The source reports a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark, indicating high dynamic separation between illuminated and dark conditions. The design is also presented as modular and broadly applicable, with the added advantage of reduced coding space.

Source:

provides a strong on-switch with almost no residual activity in the dark

RNA aptamer and light-controlled CRISPR/dCAS9 transactivation system address a similar problem space because they share editing.

Shared frame: shared target processes: editing; shared mechanisms: reversible transactivation; same primary input modality: light

Strengths here: looks easier to implement in practice.

RNA aptamer and light-controlled crRNA address a similar problem space because they share editing.

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

RNA aptamer and photo-sensitive circular gRNAs address a similar problem space because they share editing.

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

Ranked Citations

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    StructuralSource 1Angewandte Chemie International Edition2020Claim 8Claim 8Claim 8

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