OptoBase is an annotated database, which aims to cover all existing non-opsin-based optogenetic switches and publications. It is meant for both expert optogeneticists, to easily keep track of the field, as well as for all researchers who find optogenetics inviting as a powerful tool to address their biological questions of interest.
Cite as: K. Kolar et al.: OptoBase: A Web Platform for Molecular Optogenetics. ACS Synth. Biol. 2018, DOI: 10.1021/acssynbio.8b00120
Using bioluminescence to activate optogenetic switches and for communication between cells:
Paper of the Month April: Synthetic cells with self-activating optogenetic proteins communicate with natural cells.
Featured Paper: Cell to Cell Signaling through Light in Artificial Cell Communities: Glowing Predator Lures Prey.
Paper of the Month March: A background paper on PhyB: Plant phytochrome B is an asymmetric dimer with unique signalling potential.
Featured Paper: An "Extracellular Optogenetics" application of PhyB/PIF6: Light-Induced Printing of Protein Structures on Membranes in Vitro.
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