Human Gene Therapy,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
34(9-10), С. 416 - 429
Опубликована: Апрель 8, 2023
Optogenetics
is
a
technique
where
cell
transduced
with
light-sensitive
ion
channel.
This
can
be
used
to
control
muscle
contraction
in
conjunction
commonly
viral
vectors.
However,
this
has
not
yet
become
widely
applied.
In
study,
we
discuss
the
mechanisms
and
techniques
involved
opsin
transfer
tissue,
clinical
applicability
of
these
approaches,
major
limitations
facing
technique.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2025
High-resolution
extracellular
electrophysiology
is
the
gold
standard
for
recording
spikes
from
distributed
neural
populations,
and
especially
powerful
when
combined
with
optogenetics
manipulation
of
specific
cell
types
high
temporal
resolution.
We
integrated
these
approaches
into
prototype
Neuropixels
Opto
probes,
which
combine
electronic
photonic
circuits.
These
devices
pack
960
electrical
sites
two
sets
14
light
emitters
onto
a
1
cm
shank,
allowing
spatially
addressable
optogenetic
stimulation
blue
red
light.
In
mouse
cortex,
probes
delivered
high-quality
recordings
together
optogenetics,
differentially
activating
or
silencing
neurons
at
distinct
cortical
depths.
striatum
other
deep
structures,
efficient
optotagging,
facilitating
identification
in
parallel.
represent
an
unprecedented
tool
recording,
identifying,
manipulating
neuronal
populations.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
13(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 4, 2022
Abstract
The
understanding
of
how
the
rhodopsin
sequence
can
be
modified
to
exactly
modulate
spectroscopic
properties
its
retinal
chromophore,
is
a
prerequisite
for
rational
design
more
effective
optogenetic
tools.
One
key
problem
that
establishing
rules
satisfied
achieving
highly
fluorescent
rhodopsins
with
near
infrared
absorption.
In
present
paper
we
use
multi-configurational
quantum
chemistry
construct
computer
model
recently
discovered
natural
rhodopsin,
Neorhodopsin,
displaying
such
properties.
We
show
model,
successfully
replicates
relevant
experimental
observables,
unveils
geometrical
and
electronic
structure
chromophore
featuring
diffuse
charge
distribution
along
conjugated
chain.
same
reveals
confinement
process
occurring
excited
state
isomerization
coordinate,
primary
cause
observed
fluorescence
enhancement.
ACS Nano,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18(22), С. 14123 - 14144
Опубликована: Май 20, 2024
Optogenetic,
known
as
the
method
of
21
centuries,
combines
optic
and
genetic
engineering
to
precisely
control
photosensitive
proteins
for
manipulation
a
broad
range
cellular
functions,
such
flux
ions,
protein
oligomerization
dissociation,
intercommunication,
so
on.
In
this
technique,
light
is
conventionally
delivered
targeted
cells
through
optical
fibers
or
micro
light-emitting
diodes,
always
suffering
from
high
invasiveness,
wide-field
illumination
facula,
strong
absorption,
scattering
by
nontargeted
endogenous
substance.
Light-transducing
nanomaterials
with
advantages
spatiotemporal
resolution,
abundant
wireless-excitation
manners,
easy
functionalization
recognition
specific
cells,
recently
have
been
widely
explored
in
field
optogenetics;
however,
there
remain
few
challenges
restrain
its
clinical
applications.
This
review
summarized
recent
progress
on
light-responsive
genetically
encoded
myriad
activation
strategies
use
light-transducing
their
disease-treatment
applications,
which
expected
sparking
helpful
thought
push
forward
preclinical
translational
uses.
Frontiers in Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
10
Опубликована: Июнь 22, 2022
The
first
member
and
eponym
of
the
rhodopsin
family
was
identified
in
1930s
as
visual
pigment
rod
photoreceptor
cell
animal
retina.
It
found
to
be
a
membrane
protein,
owing
its
photosensitivity
presence
covalently
bound
chromophoric
group.
This
group,
derived
from
vitamin
A,
appropriately
dubbed
retinal.
In
1970s
microbial
counterpart
this
species
discovered
an
archaeon,
being
protein
also
harbouring
retinal
chromophore,
named
bacteriorhodopsin.
Since
their
discovery
photogenic
panorama
unfolded,
where
up
date
new
members
subspecies
with
variety
light-driven
functionality
have
been
added
family.
branch,
meanwhile
categorized
type-2
rhodopsins,
turned
out
form
large
subclass
superfamily
G
protein-coupled
receptors
are
essential
multiple
elements
light-dependent
sensory
physiology.
type-1
largely
function
ion
pumps
or
channels,
but
contain
sensory-active
enzyme-sustaining
subspecies.
review
we
will
follow
development
exciting
representative
number
highlights
present
prospect
extraordinary
future
potential.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
10
Опубликована: Окт. 14, 2022
Numerous
photoreceptors
and
genetic
circuits
emerged
over
the
past
two
decades
now
enable
light-dependent
i.e.,
optogenetic,
regulation
of
gene
expression
in
bacteria.
Prompted
by
light
cues
near-ultraviolet
to
near-infrared
region
electromagnetic
spectrum,
can
be
up-
or
downregulated
stringently,
reversibly,
non-invasively,
with
precision
space
time.
Here,
we
survey
underlying
principles,
available
options,
prominent
examples
optogenetically
regulated
While
transcription
initiation
elongation
remain
most
important
for
optogenetic
intervention,
other
processes
e.g.,
translation
downstream
events,
were
also
rendered
light-dependent.
The
control
bacterial
predominantly
employs
but
three
fundamental
strategies:
light-sensitive
two-component
systems,
oligomerization
reactions,
second-messenger
signaling.
Certain
moved
beyond
proof-of-principle
stood
test
practice.
They
unprecedented
applications
major
areas.
First,
underpins
novel
concepts
strategies
enhanced
yields
microbial
production
processes.
Second,
light-responsive
bacteria
stimulated
while
residing
within
bodies
animals,
thus
prompting
secretion
compounds
that
grant
health
benefits
animal
host.
Third,
optogenetics
allows
generation
precisely
structured,
biomaterials.
These
jointly
testify
maturity
approach
serve
as
blueprints
bound
inspire
template
innovative
use
cases
light-regulated
Researchers
pursuing
these
lines
choose
from
an
ever-growing,
versatile,
efficient
toolkit
circuits.
ACS Synthetic Biology,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
11(10), С. 3354 - 3367
Опубликована: Авг. 23, 2022
In
optogenetics,
as
in
nature,
sensory
photoreceptors
serve
to
control
cellular
processes
by
light.
Bacteriophytochrome
(BphP)
sense
red
and
far-red
light
via
a
biliverdin
chromophore
and,
response,
cycle
between
the
spectroscopically,
structurally,
functionally
distinct
Pr
Pfr
states.
BphPs
commonly
belong
two-component
systems
that
phosphorylation
of
cognate
response
regulators
downstream
gene
expression
through
histidine
kinase
modules.
We
recently
demonstrated
paradigm
BphP
from
Molecular Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
28(10), С. 4407 - 4420
Опубликована: Март 23, 2023
The
study
of
Alzheimer's
Disease
(AD)
has
traditionally
focused
on
neuropathological
mechanisms
that
guided
therapies
attenuate
features.
A
new
direction
is
emerging
in
AD
research
focuses
the
progressive
loss
cognitive
function
due
to
disrupted
neural
circuit
mechanisms.
Evidence
from
humans
and
animal
models
show
dysregulated
circuits
initiate
a
cascade
pathological
events
culminate
functional
learning,
memory,
other
aspects
cognition.
Recent
progress
single-cell,
spatial,
omics
informs
this
circuit-focused
approach
by
determining
identities,
locations,
circuitry
specific
cells
affected
AD.
Recently
developed
neuroscience
tools
allow
for
precise
access
cell
type-specific
so
their
roles
AD-related
deficits
disease
progression
can
be
tested.
An
integrated
systems-level
understanding
AD-associated
requires
multimodal
multi-scale
interrogations
longitudinally
measure
and/or
manipulate
ensemble
properties
molecularly-defined
neuron
populations
first
susceptible
These
newly
technological
conceptual
advances
present
opportunities
studying
treating
vulnerable
represent
beginning
era
circuit-based
research.
Neurobiology of Disease,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
184, С. 106234 - 106234
Опубликована: Июль 20, 2023
The
advent
of
optogenetic
tools
has
had
a
profound
impact
on
modern
neuroscience
research,
revolutionizing
our
understanding
the
brain.
These
offer
remarkable
ability
to
precisely
manipulate
specific
groups
neurons
with
an
unprecedented
level
temporal
precision,
order
milliseconds.
This
breakthrough
significantly
advanced
knowledge
various
physiological
and
pathophysiological
processes
in
Within
realm
epilepsy
have
played
crucial
role
investigating
contributions
different
neuronal
populations
generation
seizures
hyperexcitability.
By
selectively
activating
or
inhibiting
using
optogenetics,
researchers
been
able
elucidate
underlying
mechanisms
identify
key
players
involved
epileptic
activity.
Moreover,
techniques
also
explored
as
innovative
therapeutic
strategies
for
treating
epilepsy.
aim
halt
seizure
progression
alleviate
symptoms
by
utilizing
precise
control
offered
optogenetics.
application
provided
valuable
insights
into
intricate
workings
brain
during
episodes.
For
instance,
discovered
how
distinct
interneuron
contribute
initiation
(ictogenesis).
They
revealed
remote
circuits
regions
such
cerebellum,
septum,
raphe
nuclei
can
interact
hyperexcitable
networks
hippocampus.
Additionally,
studies
demonstrated
potential
closed-loop
systems,
where
optogenetics
is
combined
real-time
monitoring,
enable
precise,
on-demand
Despite
immense
promise
approaches,
it
important
acknowledge
that
many
these
are
still
early
stages
development
yet
reach
clinical
applications.
transition
from
experimental
research
practical
use
poses
numerous
challenges.
In
this
review,
we
introduce
tools,
provide
comprehensive
survey
their
critically
discuss
current
limitations
achieving
successful
implementation
treatment
human
addressing
aspects,
hope
foster
deeper
state
future
prospects
treatment.