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http://dx.doi.org/10.14348/molcells.2018.0295

Synergistic Ensemble of Optogenetic Actuators and Dynamic Indicators in Cell Biology  

Kim, Jihoon (Department of Biological Sciences, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST))
Heo, Won Do (Department of Biological Sciences, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST))
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Molecules and Cells / v.41, no.9, 2018 , pp. 809-817 More about this Journal
Abstract
Discovery of the naturally evolved fluorescent proteins and their genetically engineered biosensors have enormously contributed to current bio-imaging techniques. These reporters to trace dynamic changes of intracellular protein activities have continuously transformed according to the various demands in biological studies. Along with that, light-inducible optogenetic technologies have offered scientists to perturb, control and analyze the function of intracellular machineries in spatiotemporal manner. In this review, we present an overview of the molecular strategies that have been exploited for producing genetically encoded protein reporters and various optogenetic modules. Finally, in particular, we discuss the current efforts for combined use of these reporters and optogenetic modules as a powerful tactic for the control and imaging of signaling events in cells and tissues.
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biosensor; optogenetics;
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