Toolkit/YtvA from Bacillus subtilis

YtvA from Bacillus subtilis

Protein Domain·Research·Since 2015

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

Summary

YtvA from Bacillus subtilis is a LOV-domain photoswitch reported in this evidence set as a homodimeric light-responsive protein domain. It was highlighted in an optogenetics context because its relaxation half-life is longer than that of Avena sativa LOV2, suggesting potential utility as a light-controlled module.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

The cited utility is its potential suitability as an optogenetic module due to a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2. This property may be advantageous where a longer-lived light-activated state is desired, although the supplied evidence does not provide application-specific performance data.

Problem solved

This tool is presented as addressing the need for genetically encoded photoswitches with slower dark-state recovery than Avena sativa LOV2. In the cited context, this was framed as improving suitability for optogenetic control, but no specific downstream effector system is described in the supplied evidence.

Problem links

Need precise spatiotemporal control with light input

Derived

YtvA from Bacillus subtilis is a LOV-domain photoswitch reported as a homodimeric light-responsive protein domain. In the cited optogenetics context, it was highlighted for a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, suggesting potential utility as a light-controlled module.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

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

Techniques

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Target processes

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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: actuatorswitch architecture: multi componentswitch architecture: recruitment

The supplied evidence identifies YtvA as a LOV-domain protein from Bacillus subtilis and mentions an I113D mutant evaluated for monomeric behavior. No construct architecture, cofactor requirements, expression system, illumination parameters, or delivery strategy are described in the provided material.

The evidence base here is narrow and largely comparative, with no detailed quantitative kinetics, wavelength information, or functional assay results provided. For the I113D variant, monomeric behavior is only described as inferred from comparison against standards, and the abstract notes that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1comparative propertysupports2015Source 1needs review

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.
Claim 2comparative propertysupports2015Source 1needs review

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.
Claim 3comparative propertysupports2015Source 1needs review

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.
Claim 4comparative propertysupports2015Source 1needs review

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.
Claim 5comparative propertysupports2015Source 1needs review

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.
Claim 6comparative propertysupports2015Source 1needs review

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.
Claim 7comparative propertysupports2015Source 1needs review

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.
Claim 8comparative propertysupports2015Source 1needs review

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.
Claim 9comparative propertysupports2015Source 1needs review

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.
Claim 10comparative propertysupports2015Source 1needs review

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.
Claim 11comparative propertysupports2015Source 1needs review

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.
Claim 12comparative propertysupports2015Source 1needs review

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.
Claim 13comparative propertysupports2015Source 1needs review

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.
Claim 14comparative propertysupports2015Source 1needs review

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.
Claim 15comparative propertysupports2015Source 1needs review

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.
Claim 16comparative propertysupports2015Source 1needs review

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.
Claim 17comparative propertysupports2015Source 1needs review

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.
Claim 18structural statemixed2015Source 1needs review

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.
Claim 19structural statemixed2015Source 1needs review

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.
Claim 20structural statemixed2015Source 1needs review

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.
Claim 21structural statemixed2015Source 1needs review

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.
Claim 22structural statemixed2015Source 1needs review

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.
Claim 23structural statemixed2015Source 1needs review

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.
Claim 24structural statemixed2015Source 1needs review

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.
Claim 25structural statemixed2015Source 1needs review

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.
Claim 26structural statemixed2015Source 1needs review

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.
Claim 27structural statemixed2015Source 1needs review

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.
Claim 28structural statemixed2015Source 1needs review

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.
Claim 29structural statemixed2015Source 1needs review

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.
Claim 30structural statemixed2015Source 1needs review

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.
Claim 31structural statemixed2015Source 1needs review

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.
Claim 32structural statemixed2015Source 1needs review

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.
Claim 33structural statemixed2015Source 1needs review

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.
Claim 34structural statemixed2015Source 1needs review

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.

Approval Evidence

1 source2 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug ytva-from-bacillus-subtilis
A second LOV domain, YtvA from Bacillus subtilis

Source:

comparative propertysupports

YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, which the authors state makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

Source:

structural statemixed

The YtvA mutant I113D is considered monomeric based on comparison against standards, but the abstract states that further experiments are needed to verify this.

Comparing against standards mutant I113D is considered as monomeric, however further experiments need to be conducted to verify this.

Source:

Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The main reported strength is that YtvA is a homodimeric photoswitch with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2. The source authors explicitly state that this feature makes it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

Source:

YtvA is a homodimeric photo-switch, with a longer relaxation half-life than Avena sativa LOV2, making it more suitable for use as an optogenetics tool.

YtvA from Bacillus subtilis and light-oxygen-voltage sensing (LOV) domain address a similar problem space.

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

Compared with optogenetic RGS2

YtvA from Bacillus subtilis and optogenetic RGS2 address a similar problem space.

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

Compared with split-TurboID

YtvA from Bacillus subtilis and split-TurboID address a similar problem space.

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

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

Ranked Citations

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    StructuralSource 1ORCA Online Research @Cardiff (Cardiff University)2015Claim 12Claim 11Claim 11

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