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  <p>Optogenetics, a novel technology that allows temporal and spatial induction of gene expression by the use of light, is of growing importance for fundamental research and clinical applications. However, its biggest limitation is the time consuming introduction of transgenes into organisms or cell lines. In contrast, easy but unspecific gene delivery can be achieved by viral vectors. We, the iGEM Team Freiburg 2014, combine the advantages of both approaches &ndash; the temporal and spatial resolution of optogenetics, and the simplicity of gene transfer offered by viruses. To this end we designed a system where the entry of a virus is enabled or prevented by exposing the target cells to light of distinct wavelengths.</p>
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Revision as of 13:50, 1 October 2014

Overview

Overview

Optogenetics, a novel technology that allows temporal and spatial induction of gene expression by the use of light, is of growing importance for fundamental research and clinical applications. However, its biggest limitation is the time consuming introduction of transgenes into organisms or cell lines. In contrast, easy but unspecific gene delivery can be achieved by viral vectors. We, the iGEM Team Freiburg 2014, combine the advantages of both approaches – the temporal and spatial resolution of optogenetics, and the simplicity of gene transfer offered by viruses.

To this end we designed a system where the entry of a virus is enabled or prevented by exposing the target cells to light of distinct wavelengths.

In principle, the AcCELLerator bridges the gap between both systems by the light induced expression of a receptor that serves as the entry point for the virus. The components of the system and how they work together are briefly presented below.

Fig.1: Project overview.

Light induced expression of target genes bases on a system that consists of mainly two parts: One, a complex of LOV2 fused to Gal4DBD constantly located  at a specific DNA sequence, the Gal4UAS. While in the dark, Jα chain is not exposed, therefore the ePDZ-VP-16 domain can not be recruited and there is no detectable gene expression. Upon illumination, the Jα chain of the LOV2-domain becomes accessible enabling the second part of the light system, epdZ fused toVP16, to bind to the Jα chain. The VP-16 domain of the second part acts as a transactivator of transcription that recruits DNA polymerase to the target gene.

Fig.2: Viral vectors.

 

 

The light responsive system LOV2 provides the basis of the AcCELLerator  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The receptor represents the key component of the AcCELLerator that is essential for the combination of viral vectors and light induced expression systems: Only, if the receptor is present on cells, the virus is able to infect them and insert the gene of interest. Otherwise, the virus can not enter the cell.

 

 

 

 

Die Kombination (Summary)

 

 

 

 

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