Platform on Molecular Optogenetics

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

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Nov. 08, 2024 | Research Highlights in October

This month we dive into the world of optogenetically induced condensates and their application possibilities.

Paper of the Month October: Light-induced targeting enables proteomics on endogenous condensates.

Featured Paper: Optogenetic control of condensates: principles and applications.


Job Offer of the Month:

Scientist in Molecular Optogenetics at Prolific Machines

If you have job openings in molecular optogenetics, we will be happy to post them here. Please contact us at hello@optobase.org.

Optogenetic Switches

(see the extended overview of the switches)

Click on a switch for additional information.

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UV receptors

UVR8/COP1 UVR8/UVR8

Fluorescent proteins

PYP

Fluorescent proteins

Dronpa145K/N Dronpa145N pdDronpa1

Cobalamin-binding domains

MxCBD TtCBD

Phytochromes

BICYCL-Green