Frontiers in Neural Circuits,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2020
Neural
circuits
interconnect
to
organize
large-scale
networks
that
generate
perception,
cognition,
memory,
and
behavior.
Information
in
the
nervous
system
is
processed
both
through
parallel,
independent
intermixing
circuits.
Analyzing
interaction
between
particularly
indispensable
for
elucidating
how
brain
functions.
Monosynaptic
circuit
tracing
with
glycoprotein
(G)
gene-deleted
rabies
viral
vectors
(RVdG)
comprises
a
powerful
approach
studying
structure
function
of
neural
Pseudotyping
RVdG
foreign
envelope
EnvA
permits
expression
transgenes
such
as
fluorescent
proteins,
genetically-encoded
sensors,
or
optogenetic
tools
cells
expressing
TVA,
cognate
receptor
EnvA.
Trans-complementation
virus
glycoproteins
(RV-G)
enables
trans-synaptic
labeling
input
neurons
directly
connected
starter
TVA
RV-G.
However,
it
remains
challenging
simultaneously
map
neuronal
connections
from
multiple
cell
populations
their
interactions
solely
EnvA/TVA-mediated
RV
single
animal.
To
overcome
this
limitation,
here,
we
multiplexed
by
optimizing
distinct
envelopes
(oEnvX)
corresponding
receptors
(oTVX).
Based
on
EnvB/TVB
EnvE/DR46-TVB
systems
derived
avian
sarcoma
leukosis
virus,
developed
optimized
TVB
lower
higher
affinity
(oTVB-L
oTVB-H)
chimeric
oEnvB,
well
an
TVE
(oTVE-H)
its
oEnvE.
We
demonstrated
independence
infection
oEnvA/oTVA,
oEnvB/oTVB,
oEnvE/oTVE
vivo
proof-of-concept
multiplex
two
classes
layer
5
targeting
either
other
cortical
subcortical
areas.
also
successfully
labeled
common
lateral
geniculate
nucleus
cortico-cortical
inhibitory
mouse
V1
tracing.
These
allow
differential
uncover
mechanisms
underlying
parallel
processing
integrated
brain.
Cell,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
186(25), С. 5656 - 5672.e21
Опубликована: Ноя. 28, 2023
Molecular
signals
interact
in
networks
to
mediate
biological
processes.
To
analyze
these
networks,
it
would
be
useful
image
many
at
once,
the
same
living
cell,
using
standard
microscopes
and
genetically
encoded
fluorescent
reporters.
Here,
we
report
temporally
multiplexed
imaging
(TMI),
which
uses
proteins
with
different
clocklike
properties—such
as
reversibly
photoswitchable
switching
kinetics—to
represent
cellular
signals.
We
linearly
decompose
a
brief
(few-second-long)
trace
of
fluorescence
fluctuations,
each
point
into
weighted
sum
traces
exhibited
by
fluorophore
expressed
cell.
The
weights
then
signal
amplitudes.
use
TMI
relationships
between
kinase
activities
individual
cells,
well
cell-cycle
signals,
pointing
toward
broad
utility
throughout
biology
analysis
transduction
cascades
systems.
ACS Sensors,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
5(3), С. 719 - 730
Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2020
Genetically
encoded
Förster
resonance
energy
transfer
(FRET)-based
biosensors
have
been
developed
for
the
visualization
of
signaling
molecule
activities.
Currently,
most
them
are
comprised
cyan
and
yellow
fluorescent
proteins
(CFP
YFP),
precluding
use
multiple
FRET
within
a
single
cell.
Moreover,
based
on
CFP
YFP
incompatible
with
optogenetic
tools
that
operate
at
blue
light.
To
overcome
these
problems,
here,
we
red-shifted
excitation
emission
wavelengths.
We
chose
mKOκ
mKate2
as
favorable
donor
acceptor
pair
by
calculating
distance.
By
optimizing
order
modulatory
domains
biosensors,
biosensor
backbone
named
"Booster".
The
performance
protein
kinase
A
(PKA)
Booster
(Booster-PKA)
was
comparable
to
AKAR3EV,
previously
comprising
YFP.
For
proof
concept,
first
showed
simultaneous
monitoring
activities
two
kinases
Booster-PKA
ERK
Second,
PKA
activation
Beggiatoa
photoactivated
adenylyl
cyclase,
an
generator
cyclic
AMP.
Finally,
presented
activity
in
living
tissues
transgenic
mice
expressing
Booster-PKA.
Collectively,
results
demonstrate
effectiveness
versatility
imaging
tool
vitro
vivo.
Chemical Reviews,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
121(24), С. 14906 - 14956
Опубликована: Окт. 20, 2021
This
review
adds
the
bilin-binding
phytochromes
to
Chemical
Reviews
thematic
issue
"Optogenetics
and
Photopharmacology".
The
work
is
structured
into
two
parts.
We
first
outline
photochemistry
of
covalently
bound
tetrapyrrole
chromophore
summarize
relevant
spectroscopic,
kinetic,
biochemical,
physiological
properties
different
families
phytochromes.
Based
on
this
knowledge,
we
then
describe
engineering
further
improve
these
chromoproteins
as
photoswitches
their
employment
in
an
ever-growing
number
optogenetic
applications.
Most
applications
rely
light-controlled
complex
formation
between
plant
photoreceptor
PhyB
phytochrome-interacting
factors
(PIFs)
or
C-terminal
light-regulated
domains
with
enzymatic
functions
present
many
bacterial
algal
Phytochrome-based
tools
are
currently
implemented
bacteria,
yeast,
plants,
animals
achieve
light
control
a
wide
range
biological
activities.
These
cover
regulation
gene
expression,
protein
transport
cell
organelles,
recruitment
phytochrome-
PIF-tagged
proteins
membranes
other
cellular
compartments.
compilation
illustrates
intrinsic
advantages
compared
classes,
e.g.,
bidirectional
dual-wavelength
enabling
instant
ON
OFF
regulation.
In
particular,
long
wavelength
absorption
fluorescence
within
"transparent
window"
makes
attractive
for
requiring
deep
tissue
penetration
combination
blue
UV
light-sensing
photoreceptors.
addition
variability
employing
natural
engineered
phytochromes,
also
discuss
recent
progress
development
bilin-based
fluorescent
proteins.
Annual Review of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
13(1), С. 373 - 403
Опубликована: Март 23, 2022
Optogenetics
has
been
used
in
a
variety
of
microbial
engineering
applications,
such
as
chemical
and
protein
production,
studies
cell
physiology,
engineered
microbe-host
interactions.
These
diverse
applications
benefit
from
the
precise
spatiotemporal
control
that
light
affords,
well
its
tunability,
reversibility,
orthogonality.
This
combination
unique
capabilities
enabled
surge
recent
years
investigating
complex
biological
systems
with
completely
new
approaches.
We
briefly
describe
optogenetic
tools
have
developed
for
engineering,
emphasizing
scientific
advancements
they
enabled.
In
particular,
we
focus
on
benefits
implementing
control,
bacterial
therapeutics
to
cybergenetics.
Finally,
discuss
future
research
directions,
special
attention
given
development
orthogonal
multichromatic
controls.
With
an
abundance
advantages
offered
by
optogenetics,
is
bright
engineering.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
13(1)
Опубликована: Май 19, 2022
Optogenetic
manipulation
and
optical
imaging
in
the
near-infrared
range
allow
non-invasive
light-control
readout
of
cellular
organismal
processes
deep
tissues
vivo.
Here,
we
exploit
advantages
Rhodopseudomonas
palustris
BphP1
bacterial
phytochrome,
which
incorporates
biliverdin
chromophore
reversibly
photoswitches
between
ground
(740-800
nm)
activated
(620-680
states,
to
generate
a
loxP-BphP1
transgenic
mouse
model.
The
enables
Cre-dependent
temporal
spatial
targeting
expression
We
validate
optogenetic
performance
endogenous
BphP1,
state
binds
its
engineered
protein
partner
QPAS1,
trigger
gene
transcription
primary
cells
living
mice.
demonstrate
photoacoustic
tomography
different
organs,
developing
embryos,
virus-infected
regenerating
livers,
with
centimeter
penetration
depth.
model
provides
opportunities
for
both
optogenetics
vivo
serves
as
source
genomically
encoded
BphP1.
Neurophotonics
was
launched
in
2014
coinciding
with
the
launch
of
BRAIN
Initiative
focused
on
development
technologies
for
advancement
neuroscience.
For
last
seven
years,
Neurophotonics'
agenda
has
been
well
aligned
this
focus
neurotechnologies
featuring
new
optical
methods
and
tools
applicable
to
brain
studies.
While
2.0
is
pivoting
towards
applications
these
novel
quest
understand
brain,
article
we
review
an
extensive
diverse
toolkit
explore
function
that
have
emerged
from
related
large-scale
efforts
measurement
manipulation
structure
function.
Here,
neurophotonic
mostly
animal
A
companion
article,
scheduled
appear
later
year,
will
cover
diffuse
imaging
noninvasive
human
each
domain,
outline
current
state-of-the-art
respective
technologies,
identify
areas
where
innovation
needed
provide
outlook
future
directions.