[HTML][HTML] Optogenetic tools for subcellular applications in neuroscience
The ability to study cellular physiology using photosensitive, genetically encoded molecules
has profoundly transformed neuroscience. The modern optogenetic toolbox includes …
has profoundly transformed neuroscience. The modern optogenetic toolbox includes …
Light-regulated transcriptional networks in higher plants
Plants have evolved complex and sophisticated transcriptional networks that mediate
developmental changes in response to light. These light-regulated processes include …
developmental changes in response to light. These light-regulated processes include …
Engineering an improved light-induced dimer (iLID) for controlling the localization and activity of signaling proteins
G Guntas, RA Hallett, SP Zimmerman… - Proceedings of the …, 2015 - National Acad Sciences
The discovery of light-inducible protein–protein interactions has allowed for the spatial and
temporal control of a variety of biological processes. To be effective, a photodimerizer …
temporal control of a variety of biological processes. To be effective, a photodimerizer …
A genetically encoded photoactivatable Rac controls the motility of living cells
YI Wu, D Frey, OI Lungu, A Jaehrig, I Schlichting… - Nature, 2009 - nature.com
The precise spatio-temporal dynamics of protein activity are often critical in determining cell
behaviour, yet for most proteins they remain poorly understood; it remains difficult to …
behaviour, yet for most proteins they remain poorly understood; it remains difficult to …
A genetic basis for Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm antibiotic resistance
Biofilms are surface-attached microbial communities with characteristic architecture and
phenotypic and biochemical properties distinct from their free-swimming, planktonic …
phenotypic and biochemical properties distinct from their free-swimming, planktonic …
Light regulation of stomatal movement
K Shimazaki, M Doi, SM Assmann… - Annu. Rev. Plant …, 2007 - annualreviews.org
Stomatal pores, each surrounded by a pair of guard cells, regulate CO2 uptake and water
loss from leaves. Stomatal opening is driven by the accumulation of K+ salts and sugars in …
loss from leaves. Stomatal opening is driven by the accumulation of K+ salts and sugars in …
Phototropin blue-light receptors
JM Christie - Annu. Rev. Plant Biol., 2007 - annualreviews.org
Phototropins are blue-light receptors controlling a range of responses that serve to optimize
the photosynthetic efficiency of plants. These include phototropism, light-induced stomatal …
the photosynthetic efficiency of plants. These include phototropism, light-induced stomatal …
Plant flavoprotein photoreceptors
JM Christie, L Blackwood, J Petersen… - Plant and Cell …, 2015 - academic.oup.com
Plants depend on the surrounding light environment to direct their growth. Blue light (300–
500 nm) in particular acts to promote a wide variety of photomorphogenic responses …
500 nm) in particular acts to promote a wide variety of photomorphogenic responses …
FKF1 and GIGANTEA Complex Formation Is Required for Day-Length Measurement in Arabidopsis
Precise timing of CONSTANS (CO) gene expression is necessary for day-length
discrimination for photoperiodic flowering. The FLAVIN-BINDING, KELCH REPEAT, F-BOX 1 …
discrimination for photoperiodic flowering. The FLAVIN-BINDING, KELCH REPEAT, F-BOX 1 …
Light signal transduction in higher plants
▪ Abstract Plants utilize several families of photoreceptors to fine-tune growth and
development over a large range of environmental conditions. The UV-A/blue light sensing …
development over a large range of environmental conditions. The UV-A/blue light sensing …