Toolkit/TRIM21-nanobody chimeras

TRIM21-nanobody chimeras

Construct Pattern·Research·Since 2020

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

Summary

TRIM21-nanobody chimeras are engineered Trim-Away constructs that fuse TRIM21 activity to nanobody-based target recognition. In the cited 2020 work, these chimeras were described as highly active and were further adapted for optogenetic control of targeted protein degradation.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

These constructs expand the Trim-Away toolbox by coupling TRIM21-mediated degradation to nanobody-directed substrate recognition. The same study indicates that they can be placed under optogenetic control, supporting temporally controlled degradation applications.

Source:

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21 and induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.

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We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.

Problem solved

They address the problem of directing TRIM21 ubiquitination activity toward chosen protein targets without relying solely on conventional antibody delivery formats. The cited work also positions them as a way to control targeted degradation with light, although detailed operating parameters are not provided in the supplied evidence.

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Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21 and induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.

Problem links

Need conditional protein clearance

Derived

TRIM21-nanobody chimeras are engineered Trim-Away constructs that couple TRIM21 activity to nanobody-based target recognition. In the cited work, these chimeras were reported to be highly active and could also be controlled optogenetically to drive targeted protein degradation.

Need precise spatiotemporal control with light input

Derived

TRIM21-nanobody chimeras are engineered Trim-Away constructs that couple TRIM21 activity to nanobody-based target recognition. In the cited work, these chimeras were reported to be highly active and could also be controlled optogenetically to drive targeted protein degradation.

Taxonomy & Function

Implementation Constraints

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

The construct pattern is supported by domain fusion between TRIM21 and a nanobody, with optional optogenetic control modules mentioned in the source text. Beyond that, the evidence does not provide construct architecture, expression system, cofactor requirements, or delivery details.

The supplied evidence does not specify the nanobody targets, degradation kinetics, light wavelengths, dynamic range, or cellular contexts tested for the chimeras. Independent replication is not provided in the evidence set, and optogenetic implementation details are not described.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1applicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering of TRIM21 can induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21 and induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.
Claim 2applicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering of TRIM21 can induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21 and induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.
Claim 3applicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering of TRIM21 can induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21 and induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.
Claim 4applicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering of TRIM21 can induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21 and induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.
Claim 5applicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering of TRIM21 can induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21 and induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.
Claim 6applicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering of TRIM21 can induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21 and induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.
Claim 7applicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering of TRIM21 can induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21 and induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.
Claim 8applicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering of TRIM21 can induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21 and induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.
Claim 9applicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering of TRIM21 can induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21 and induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.
Claim 10applicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering of TRIM21 can induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21 and induce an antiviral response or drive Trim-Away.
Claim 11general mechanistic implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.
Claim 12general mechanistic implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.
Claim 13general mechanistic implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.
Claim 14general mechanistic implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.
Claim 15general mechanistic implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.
Claim 16general mechanistic implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.
Claim 17general mechanistic implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.
Claim 18general mechanistic implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.
Claim 19general mechanistic implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.
Claim 20general mechanistic implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.
Claim 21general mechanistic implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.
Claim 22general mechanistic implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.
Claim 23general mechanistic implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.
Claim 24general mechanistic implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.
Claim 25general mechanistic implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.
Claim 26general mechanistic implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.
Claim 27general mechanistic implicationsupports2020Source 1needs review

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.
Claim 28mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the TRIM21 RING domain and activates TRIM21 ubiquitination activity.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21
Claim 29mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the TRIM21 RING domain and activates TRIM21 ubiquitination activity.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21
Claim 30mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the TRIM21 RING domain and activates TRIM21 ubiquitination activity.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21
Claim 31mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the TRIM21 RING domain and activates TRIM21 ubiquitination activity.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21
Claim 32mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the TRIM21 RING domain and activates TRIM21 ubiquitination activity.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21
Claim 33mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the TRIM21 RING domain and activates TRIM21 ubiquitination activity.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21
Claim 34mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the TRIM21 RING domain and activates TRIM21 ubiquitination activity.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21
Claim 35mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the TRIM21 RING domain and activates TRIM21 ubiquitination activity.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21
Claim 36mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the TRIM21 RING domain and activates TRIM21 ubiquitination activity.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21
Claim 37mechanismsupports2020Source 1needs review

Substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the TRIM21 RING domain and activates TRIM21 ubiquitination activity.

Here we show that a mechanism of substrate-induced clustering triggers intermolecular dimerization of the RING domain to switch on the ubiquitination activity of TRIM21
Claim 38tool expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.
Claim 39tool expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.
Claim 40tool expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.
Claim 41tool expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.
Claim 42tool expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.
Claim 43tool expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.
Claim 44tool expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.
Claim 45tool expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.
Claim 46tool expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.
Claim 47tool expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.
Claim 48tool expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.
Claim 49tool expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.
Claim 50tool expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.
Claim 51tool expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.
Claim 52tool expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.
Claim 53tool expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.
Claim 54tool expansionsupports2020Source 1needs review

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.

Approval Evidence

1 source2 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug trim21-nanobody-chimeras
We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.

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general mechanistic implicationsupports

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

This work provides a mechanism for cellular activation of TRIM RING ligases and has important implications for targeted protein degradation technologies.

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tool expansionsupports

The authors expanded the Trim-Away toolbox with highly active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can be controlled optogenetically.

We harness this mechanism to expand the Trim-Away toolbox with highly-active TRIM21-nanobody chimeras that can also be controlled optogenetically.

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The source explicitly describes the TRIM21-nanobody chimeras as highly active. Their design is grounded in a defined TRIM21 activation mechanism in which substrate-induced clustering promotes intermolecular RING-domain dimerization and activates TRIM21 ubiquitination activity.

Compared with CRY2-GFP

TRIM21-nanobody chimeras and CRY2-GFP address a similar problem space because they share degradation.

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

Compared with GFP-CRY2

TRIM21-nanobody chimeras and GFP-CRY2 address a similar problem space because they share degradation.

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

Compared with photo-caged PROTACs

TRIM21-nanobody chimeras and photo-caged PROTACs address a similar problem space because they share degradation.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: degradation; shared mechanisms: degradation, targeted protein degradation; same primary input modality: light

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