Toolkit/SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction

SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction

Protein Domain·Research·Since 2019

Also known as: SpyTag/SpyCatcher

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

Summary

SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction is a protein-domain interaction used as an assistance strategy to improve split fluorescent proteins. In the cited 2019 Communications Biology study, it was demonstrated alongside directed evolution as an approach for improving split sfCherry-based reporters.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

The available evidence indicates that SpyTag/SpyCatcher is useful as an auxiliary interaction module for improving split fluorescent protein performance. In the cited work, this improvement context was linked to split sfCherry3 variants that facilitated endogenous protein tagging by gene editing and supported synapse visualization applications.

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for multiplexed visualization of neuronal synapses in living C. elegans

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facilitating the tagging of endogenous proteins by gene editing

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Based on sfCherry3, we have further developed a new red-colored trans-synaptic marker called Neuroligin-1 sfCherry3 Linker Across Synaptic Partners (NLG-1 CLASP)

Problem solved

This interaction was used to address the challenge of improving split fluorescent proteins. The supplied evidence does not specify quantitative deficiencies corrected by SpyTag/SpyCatcher beyond its role as an assistance strategy in the split sfCherry optimization workflow.

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for multiplexed visualization of neuronal synapses in living C. elegans

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facilitating the tagging of endogenous proteins by gene editing

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Based on sfCherry3, we have further developed a new red-colored trans-synaptic marker called Neuroligin-1 sfCherry3 Linker Across Synaptic Partners (NLG-1 CLASP)

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

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

Target processes

No target processes tagged yet.

Implementation Constraints

The evidence only states that improvement was achieved through assistance by SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction in a split fluorescent protein context. No construct architecture, linker design, expression system, cofactor requirement, or delivery method is described in the supplied text.

The supplied evidence does not report mechanistic detail beyond protein-domain interaction, nor does it provide quantitative performance metrics attributable specifically to SpyTag/SpyCatcher. Independent replication, organismal breadth, and implementation constraints are not documented in the provided material.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1application demosupports2019Source 1needs review

NLG-1 CLASP enables multiplexed visualization of neuronal synapses in living C. elegans.

for multiplexed visualization of neuronal synapses in living C. elegans
Claim 2application demosupports2019Source 1needs review

NLG-1 CLASP enables multiplexed visualization of neuronal synapses in living C. elegans.

for multiplexed visualization of neuronal synapses in living C. elegans
Claim 3application demosupports2019Source 1needs review

NLG-1 CLASP enables multiplexed visualization of neuronal synapses in living C. elegans.

for multiplexed visualization of neuronal synapses in living C. elegans
Claim 4application demosupports2019Source 1needs review

NLG-1 CLASP enables multiplexed visualization of neuronal synapses in living C. elegans.

for multiplexed visualization of neuronal synapses in living C. elegans
Claim 5application demosupports2019Source 1needs review

NLG-1 CLASP enables multiplexed visualization of neuronal synapses in living C. elegans.

for multiplexed visualization of neuronal synapses in living C. elegans
Claim 6application demosupports2019Source 1needs review

NLG-1 CLASP enables multiplexed visualization of neuronal synapses in living C. elegans.

for multiplexed visualization of neuronal synapses in living C. elegans
Claim 7application demosupports2019Source 1needs review

NLG-1 CLASP enables multiplexed visualization of neuronal synapses in living C. elegans.

for multiplexed visualization of neuronal synapses in living C. elegans
Claim 8application enablementsupports2019Source 1needs review

The split sfCherry3 variants facilitate tagging of endogenous proteins by gene editing.

facilitating the tagging of endogenous proteins by gene editing
Claim 9application enablementsupports2019Source 1needs review

The split sfCherry3 variants facilitate tagging of endogenous proteins by gene editing.

facilitating the tagging of endogenous proteins by gene editing
Claim 10application enablementsupports2019Source 1needs review

The split sfCherry3 variants facilitate tagging of endogenous proteins by gene editing.

facilitating the tagging of endogenous proteins by gene editing
Claim 11application enablementsupports2019Source 1needs review

The split sfCherry3 variants facilitate tagging of endogenous proteins by gene editing.

facilitating the tagging of endogenous proteins by gene editing
Claim 12application enablementsupports2019Source 1needs review

The split sfCherry3 variants facilitate tagging of endogenous proteins by gene editing.

facilitating the tagging of endogenous proteins by gene editing
Claim 13application enablementsupports2019Source 1needs review

The split sfCherry3 variants facilitate tagging of endogenous proteins by gene editing.

facilitating the tagging of endogenous proteins by gene editing
Claim 14application enablementsupports2019Source 1needs review

The split sfCherry3 variants facilitate tagging of endogenous proteins by gene editing.

facilitating the tagging of endogenous proteins by gene editing
Claim 15method improvementsupports2019Source 1needs review

SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction and directed evolution were demonstrated as two approaches to improve split fluorescent proteins.

we have demonstrated two approaches to improve split FPs: assistance through SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction and directed evolution
Claim 16method improvementsupports2019Source 1needs review

SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction and directed evolution were demonstrated as two approaches to improve split fluorescent proteins.

we have demonstrated two approaches to improve split FPs: assistance through SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction and directed evolution
Claim 17method improvementsupports2019Source 1needs review

SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction and directed evolution were demonstrated as two approaches to improve split fluorescent proteins.

we have demonstrated two approaches to improve split FPs: assistance through SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction and directed evolution
Claim 18method improvementsupports2019Source 1needs review

SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction and directed evolution were demonstrated as two approaches to improve split fluorescent proteins.

we have demonstrated two approaches to improve split FPs: assistance through SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction and directed evolution
Claim 19method improvementsupports2019Source 1needs review

SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction and directed evolution were demonstrated as two approaches to improve split fluorescent proteins.

we have demonstrated two approaches to improve split FPs: assistance through SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction and directed evolution
Claim 20method improvementsupports2019Source 1needs review

SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction and directed evolution were demonstrated as two approaches to improve split fluorescent proteins.

we have demonstrated two approaches to improve split FPs: assistance through SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction and directed evolution
Claim 21method improvementsupports2019Source 1needs review

SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction and directed evolution were demonstrated as two approaches to improve split fluorescent proteins.

we have demonstrated two approaches to improve split FPs: assistance through SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction and directed evolution
Claim 22performance improvementsupports2019Source 1needs review

Directed evolution yielded two split sfCherry3 variants with substantially enhanced overall brightness.

The latter has yielded two split sfCherry3 variants with substantially enhanced overall brightness
Claim 23performance improvementsupports2019Source 1needs review

Directed evolution yielded two split sfCherry3 variants with substantially enhanced overall brightness.

The latter has yielded two split sfCherry3 variants with substantially enhanced overall brightness
Claim 24performance improvementsupports2019Source 1needs review

Directed evolution yielded two split sfCherry3 variants with substantially enhanced overall brightness.

The latter has yielded two split sfCherry3 variants with substantially enhanced overall brightness
Claim 25performance improvementsupports2019Source 1needs review

Directed evolution yielded two split sfCherry3 variants with substantially enhanced overall brightness.

The latter has yielded two split sfCherry3 variants with substantially enhanced overall brightness
Claim 26performance improvementsupports2019Source 1needs review

Directed evolution yielded two split sfCherry3 variants with substantially enhanced overall brightness.

The latter has yielded two split sfCherry3 variants with substantially enhanced overall brightness
Claim 27performance improvementsupports2019Source 1needs review

Directed evolution yielded two split sfCherry3 variants with substantially enhanced overall brightness.

The latter has yielded two split sfCherry3 variants with substantially enhanced overall brightness
Claim 28performance improvementsupports2019Source 1needs review

Directed evolution yielded two split sfCherry3 variants with substantially enhanced overall brightness.

The latter has yielded two split sfCherry3 variants with substantially enhanced overall brightness
Claim 29tool developmentsupports2019Source 1needs review

Based on sfCherry3, the authors developed a new red-colored trans-synaptic marker called NLG-1 CLASP.

Based on sfCherry3, we have further developed a new red-colored trans-synaptic marker called Neuroligin-1 sfCherry3 Linker Across Synaptic Partners (NLG-1 CLASP)
Claim 30tool developmentsupports2019Source 1needs review

Based on sfCherry3, the authors developed a new red-colored trans-synaptic marker called NLG-1 CLASP.

Based on sfCherry3, we have further developed a new red-colored trans-synaptic marker called Neuroligin-1 sfCherry3 Linker Across Synaptic Partners (NLG-1 CLASP)
Claim 31tool developmentsupports2019Source 1needs review

Based on sfCherry3, the authors developed a new red-colored trans-synaptic marker called NLG-1 CLASP.

Based on sfCherry3, we have further developed a new red-colored trans-synaptic marker called Neuroligin-1 sfCherry3 Linker Across Synaptic Partners (NLG-1 CLASP)
Claim 32tool developmentsupports2019Source 1needs review

Based on sfCherry3, the authors developed a new red-colored trans-synaptic marker called NLG-1 CLASP.

Based on sfCherry3, we have further developed a new red-colored trans-synaptic marker called Neuroligin-1 sfCherry3 Linker Across Synaptic Partners (NLG-1 CLASP)
Claim 33tool developmentsupports2019Source 1needs review

Based on sfCherry3, the authors developed a new red-colored trans-synaptic marker called NLG-1 CLASP.

Based on sfCherry3, we have further developed a new red-colored trans-synaptic marker called Neuroligin-1 sfCherry3 Linker Across Synaptic Partners (NLG-1 CLASP)
Claim 34tool developmentsupports2019Source 1needs review

Based on sfCherry3, the authors developed a new red-colored trans-synaptic marker called NLG-1 CLASP.

Based on sfCherry3, we have further developed a new red-colored trans-synaptic marker called Neuroligin-1 sfCherry3 Linker Across Synaptic Partners (NLG-1 CLASP)
Claim 35tool developmentsupports2019Source 1needs review

Based on sfCherry3, the authors developed a new red-colored trans-synaptic marker called NLG-1 CLASP.

Based on sfCherry3, we have further developed a new red-colored trans-synaptic marker called Neuroligin-1 sfCherry3 Linker Across Synaptic Partners (NLG-1 CLASP)

Approval Evidence

1 source1 linked approval claimfirst-pass slug spytag-spycatcher-interaction
assistance through SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction

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method improvementsupports

SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction and directed evolution were demonstrated as two approaches to improve split fluorescent proteins.

we have demonstrated two approaches to improve split FPs: assistance through SpyTag/SpyCatcher interaction and directed evolution

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

A key strength supported by the evidence is that SpyTag/SpyCatcher was experimentally demonstrated as one of two successful approaches used to improve split fluorescent proteins. The same study associated the improved split sfCherry3 system with endogenous protein tagging by gene editing and multiplexed visualization of neuronal synapses in living Caenorhabditis elegans.

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The latter has yielded two split sfCherry3 variants with substantially enhanced overall brightness

Ranked Citations

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    StructuralSource 1Communications Biology2019Claim 1Claim 2Claim 3

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