Toolkit/SspB A58V iLID dimer variant

SspB A58V iLID dimer variant

Multi-Component Switch·Research·Since 2020

Also known as: A58V variant

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

Summary

The SspB A58V iLID dimer variant is a blue-light-inducible, multi-component protein interaction system in which a single A58V substitution in SspB tunes binding to iLID. It mediates light-gated heterodimerization and was reported to enable light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This variant is useful for optically controlling protein localization in contexts where effective protein concentrations are high. The reported affinity tuning reduced dark-state colocalization relative to a higher-affinity switch while preserving blue-light-induced recruitment in neurons.

Source:

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark

Problem solved

It addresses the problem that earlier or higher-affinity iLID-SspB pairs can show excessive interaction in the dark when proteins are present at high effective concentrations. The reengineered interaction was reported to better control proteins present at effective concentrations of 5-100 μM.

Source:

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark

Problem links

Need conditional recombination or state switching

Derived

The SspB A58V iLID dimer variant is a light-inducible, multi-component protein interaction system in which a single A58V point mutation in SspB tunes binding to iLID. It enables blue-light-controlled heterodimerization and was reported to support light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons.

Need inducible protein relocalization or recruitment

Derived

The SspB A58V iLID dimer variant is a light-inducible, multi-component protein interaction system in which a single A58V point mutation in SspB tunes binding to iLID. It enables blue-light-controlled heterodimerization and was reported to support light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons.

Need precise spatiotemporal control with light input

Derived

The SspB A58V iLID dimer variant is a light-inducible, multi-component protein interaction system in which a single A58V point mutation in SspB tunes binding to iLID. It enables blue-light-controlled heterodimerization and was reported to support light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

Architecture: A composed arrangement of multiple parts that instantiates one or more mechanisms.

Techniques

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Target processes

localizationrecombination

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

cofactor dependency: cofactor requirement unknownencoding mode: genetically encodedimplementation constraint: context specific validationimplementation constraint: multi component delivery burdenimplementation constraint: spectral hardware requirementoperating role: actuatoroperating role: regulatorswitch architecture: multi componentswitch architecture: recruitment

The system consists of iLID and an SspB partner carrying a single A58V point mutation. It is activated by blue light, and the cited engineering goal was improved control at high effective protein concentrations of 5-100 μM; no additional construct architecture, cofactor, or delivery details are provided in the supplied evidence.

The supplied evidence is limited to a single source and primarily supports neuronal transmembrane protein colocalization and affinity measurements. The evidence provided does not describe performance in other cell types, recombination applications, kinetic parameters for this specific variant, or implementation details beyond the A58V mutation.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1application performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
higher affinity switch range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 2application performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
higher affinity switch range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 3application performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
higher affinity switch range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 4application performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
higher affinity switch range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 5application performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
higher affinity switch range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 6application performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
higher affinity switch range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 7application performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
higher affinity switch range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 8application performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
higher affinity switch range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 9application performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
higher affinity switch range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 10application performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
higher affinity switch range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 11application performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
higher affinity switch range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 12application performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
higher affinity switch range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 13application performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
higher affinity switch range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 14application performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
higher affinity switch range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 15application performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
higher affinity switch range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 16application performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
higher affinity switch range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 17application performancesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark
higher affinity switch range 0.8-47 bcM
Claim 18binding affinity changesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity fold change 42binding affinity state 1 3 b1 2 bcMbinding affinity state 2 125 b1 40 bcM
Claim 19binding affinity changesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity fold change 42binding affinity state 1 3 b1 2 bcMbinding affinity state 2 125 b1 40 bcM
Claim 20binding affinity changesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity fold change 42binding affinity state 1 3 b1 2 bcMbinding affinity state 2 125 b1 40 bcM
Claim 21binding affinity changesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity fold change 42binding affinity state 1 3 b1 2 bcMbinding affinity state 2 125 b1 40 bcM
Claim 22binding affinity changesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity fold change 42binding affinity state 1 3 b1 2 bcMbinding affinity state 2 125 b1 40 bcM
Claim 23binding affinity changesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity fold change 42binding affinity state 1 3 b1 2 bcMbinding affinity state 2 125 b1 40 bcM
Claim 24binding affinity changesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity fold change 42binding affinity state 1 3 b1 2 bcMbinding affinity state 2 125 b1 40 bcM
Claim 25binding affinity changesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity fold change 42binding affinity state 1 3 b1 2 bcMbinding affinity state 2 125 b1 40 bcM
Claim 26binding affinity changesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity fold change 42binding affinity state 1 3 b1 2 bcMbinding affinity state 2 125 b1 40 bcM
Claim 27binding affinity changesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity fold change 42binding affinity state 1 3 b1 2 bcMbinding affinity state 2 125 b1 40 bcM
Claim 28binding affinity changesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity fold change 42binding affinity state 1 3 b1 2 bcMbinding affinity state 2 125 b1 40 bcM
Claim 29binding affinity changesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity fold change 42binding affinity state 1 3 b1 2 bcMbinding affinity state 2 125 b1 40 bcM
Claim 30binding affinity changesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity fold change 42binding affinity state 1 3 b1 2 bcMbinding affinity state 2 125 b1 40 bcM
Claim 31binding affinity changesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity fold change 42binding affinity state 1 3 b1 2 bcMbinding affinity state 2 125 b1 40 bcM
Claim 32binding affinity changesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity fold change 42binding affinity state 1 3 b1 2 bcMbinding affinity state 2 125 b1 40 bcM
Claim 33binding affinity changesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity fold change 42binding affinity state 1 3 b1 2 bcMbinding affinity state 2 125 b1 40 bcM
Claim 34binding affinity changesupports2020Source 1needs review

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)
binding affinity fold change 42binding affinity state 1 3 b1 2 bcMbinding affinity state 2 125 b1 40 bcM
Claim 35engineering resultsupports2020Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB interaction was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM)
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 36engineering resultsupports2020Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB interaction was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM)
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 37engineering resultsupports2020Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB interaction was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM)
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 38engineering resultsupports2020Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB interaction was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM)
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 39engineering resultsupports2020Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB interaction was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM)
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 40engineering resultsupports2020Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB interaction was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM)
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 41engineering resultsupports2020Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB interaction was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM)
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 42engineering resultsupports2020Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB interaction was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM)
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 43engineering resultsupports2020Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB interaction was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM)
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 44engineering resultsupports2020Source 1needs review

The iLID-SspB interaction was reengineered to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations of 5-100 bcM.

we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM)
effective protein concentration range 5-100 bcM
Claim 45kinetic tuningsupports2020Source 1needs review

The N414L point mutation in the LOV domain lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID
Claim 46kinetic tuningsupports2020Source 1needs review

The N414L point mutation in the LOV domain lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID
Claim 47kinetic tuningsupports2020Source 1needs review

The N414L point mutation in the LOV domain lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID
Claim 48kinetic tuningsupports2020Source 1needs review

The N414L point mutation in the LOV domain lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID
Claim 49kinetic tuningsupports2020Source 1needs review

The N414L point mutation in the LOV domain lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID
Claim 50kinetic tuningsupports2020Source 1needs review

The N414L point mutation in the LOV domain lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID
Claim 51kinetic tuningsupports2020Source 1needs review

The N414L point mutation in the LOV domain lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID
Claim 52kinetic tuningsupports2020Source 1needs review

The N414L point mutation in the LOV domain lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID
Claim 53kinetic tuningsupports2020Source 1needs review

The N414L point mutation in the LOV domain lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID
Claim 54kinetic tuningsupports2020Source 1needs review

The N414L point mutation in the LOV domain lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID.

with a point mutation in the LOV domain (N414L), we lengthened the reversion half-life of iLID
Claim 55mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB
Claim 56mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB
Claim 57mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB
Claim 58mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB
Claim 59mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB
Claim 60mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB
Claim 61mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB
Claim 62mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB
Claim 63mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB
Claim 64mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

iLID contains a LOV domain that undergoes a conformational change upon blue-light activation and exposes the ssrA peptide motif that binds SspB.

iLID contains a light-oxygen-voltage (LOV) domain that undergoes a conformational change upon activation with blue light and exposes a peptide motif, ssrA, that binds to SspB
Claim 65scope expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light
Claim 66scope expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light
Claim 67scope expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light
Claim 68scope expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light
Claim 69scope expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light
Claim 70scope expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light
Claim 71scope expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light
Claim 72scope expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light
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The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light
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The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light
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The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light
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The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light
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The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light
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The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light
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The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light
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The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light
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The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light

Approval Evidence

1 source3 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug sspb-a58v-ilid-dimer-variant
The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V)

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application performancesupports

The SspB A58V dimer variant allows light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, whereas a higher-affinity switch was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark.

allows for light-activated colocalization of transmembrane proteins in neurons, where a higher affinity switch (0.8-47 bcM) was less effective because more colocalization was seen in the dark

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binding affinity changesupports

The SspB A58V dimer variant displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity upon blue-light activation, from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM.

The new variant of the dimer system contains a single SspB point mutation (A58V), and displays a 42-fold change in binding affinity when activated with blue light (from 3 b1 2 bcM to 125 b1 40 bcM)

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scope expansionsupports

The expanded suite of light-induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light.

This expanded suite of light induced dimers increases the variety of cellular pathways that can be targeted with light

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The A58V variant was reported to exhibit a 42-fold light-dependent affinity change, from 3 ± 2 μM to 125 ± 40 μM upon blue-light activation as stated in the source. In neuronal transmembrane protein colocalization experiments, it outperformed a higher-affinity switch because the higher-affinity system showed more colocalization in the dark.

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we reengineer the interaction between the light inducible dimer, iLID, and its binding partner SspB, to better control proteins present at high effective concentrations (5-100 bcM)

Compared with Cry2/CIB

SspB A58V iLID dimer variant and Cry2/CIB address a similar problem space because they share localization, recombination.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: localization, recombination; shared mechanisms: heterodimerization; same primary input modality: light

Relative tradeoffs: appears more independently replicated; looks easier to implement in practice.

SspB A58V iLID dimer variant and CRY2-talin/CIBN-CAAX optogenetic plasma membrane recruitment system address a similar problem space because they share localization, recombination.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: localization, recombination; shared mechanisms: heterodimerization; same primary input modality: light

Compared with iLID/SspB

SspB A58V iLID dimer variant and iLID/SspB address a similar problem space because they share localization, recombination.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: localization, recombination; shared mechanisms: heterodimerization; same primary input modality: light

Relative tradeoffs: appears more independently replicated; looks easier to implement in practice.

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