Optogenetics Guide
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...reduces photocurrent amplitude 490 ChR/T159C T159C mutation; displays increased photocurrents 470 SFO/...bacterial photoreceptors to create protein systems controlled by light. These “photoswitchable” proteins...Kv) channels fused to LOV2 photoswitch. Illumination causes the photoswitch to unfold, lowering the toxin's...500 (off) PhoCl Photocleavable protein engineered from a green-to-red photoconvertible fluorescent protein... 400 UVR8 domains UVR8 plant photoreceptor protein that forms photolabile homodimers with slow reversal...responses, such as nonspecific cation influx vs. proton efflux. Researchers have used genetic engineering...neuron. Feature enhancements include: Increased photocurrent amplitude Examples: ChR2(H134R), C1V1(t/t), ...