Light-mediated control of Gene expression in mammalian cells.

Taking advantage of the recent development of genetically-defined photo-activatable actuator molecules, cellular functions, including gene expression, can be controlled by exposure to light. Such optogenetic strategies enable precise temporal and spatial manipulation of targeted single cells or groups of cells at a level hitherto impossible. In this review, we introduce light-controllable gene expression systems exploiting blue or red/far-red wavelengths and discuss their inherent properties potentially affecting induced downstream gene expression patterns. We also discuss recent advances in optical devices that will extend the application of optical gene expression control technologies into many different areas of biology and medicine. Copyright © 2020 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Mayumi Yamada, Shinji C Nagasaki, Takeaki Ozawa, Itaru Imayoshi. Light-mediated control of Gene expression in mammalian cells. Neuroscience research. 2020 Mar;152:66-77

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