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This switch uses an endogenous pathway in a cell to activate the transcription of a gene of interest in a cell. Melanopsin is embedded in the membrane and activates this pathway upon activation by blue light. The key protein is NFAT, imported into the cell nucleus as a consequence of melanopsin activation, which causes it to bind PNFAT, a NFAT responsive promoter placed upstream the gene of interest.
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10 seconds pulses every 10 seconds with blue light (468 nm) is recommended for the melanopsin protein.
 
10 seconds pulses every 10 seconds with blue light (468 nm) is recommended for the melanopsin protein.
 
To build a set up like the one we used, take a look at our [http://2012.igem.org/Team:EPF-Lausanne/Bioreactor Bioreactor assembly page], where we explain what components you need, how to assemble them and how to program your illumination device.
 
To build a set up like the one we used, take a look at our [http://2012.igem.org/Team:EPF-Lausanne/Bioreactor Bioreactor assembly page], where we explain what components you need, how to assemble them and how to program your illumination device.
  
  
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It is possible to perform a Western blot using an [http://www.biocompare.com/9776-Antibodies/589319-Rabbit-AntiMouse-Melanopsin-Antibody-Saporin-Conjugated/ anti mouse melanopsin antibody]. To look at the functionality of melanopsin, calcium imaging is the most straight forward technique, because it allows to compare calcium influx between melanopsin transfected cells and non transfected cells.
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Latest revision as of 06:45, 6 October 2012

Melanopsin

[http://www.sciencemag.org/content/332/6037/1565.abstract Fussenegger et al.]

Melanopsin is a photosensitive protein membrane bound G protein coupled receptor. Photoactivation of a cis retinal (R) chromo- phore changes the comformation of melanopsin which in turn activates G alpha type G protein. The G alpha sets off a signaling cascade which eventually results in the activation of transient receptor potential channels which will allow calcium influx. The increased calcium concentration in the cell activates the calmodulin -> calcineurin -> NFAT pathway. The end result is the activation of genes situated next to NFAT promoter elements.

Just to recapitulate, this part is a membrane bound receptor. All other pathways used are endogenous.


Usage and Biology

This switch uses an endogenous pathway in a cell to activate the transcription of a gene of interest in a cell. Melanopsin is embedded in the membrane and activates this pathway upon activation by blue light. The key protein is NFAT, imported into the cell nucleus as a consequence of melanopsin activation, which causes it to bind PNFAT, a NFAT responsive promoter placed upstream the gene of interest.

How do I implement this switch in my mammalian cells?

1) Obtain the parts: To implement a light activated gene switch using this protein, all one needs is this part and any gene to express in a mammalian cell.

2) Cloning:

First clone the part into a mammalian expression vector such as [http://products.invitrogen.com/ivgn/product/V79020?ICID=search-product pcDNA3.1(+)] or [http://products.invitrogen.com/ivgn/product/V04450 pCEP4]. These are the two main expression vectors we used. To use the melanopsin pathway, you also need to clone any gene you want to express into the mammalian vector [http://www.promega.com/resources/protocols/product-information-sheets/a/pgl430-vector-protocol/ pGL4.30].

Team-EPF-Lausanne pNFAT.png


3) Transfection Co-transfect the combination of photoreceptive protein and readout construct of your choice in mammalian cells!


Team EPF Lausanne complexswitch.png

4) Illumination 10 seconds pulses every 10 seconds with blue light (468 nm) is recommended for the melanopsin protein. To build a set up like the one we used, take a look at our [http://2012.igem.org/Team:EPF-Lausanne/Bioreactor Bioreactor assembly page], where we explain what components you need, how to assemble them and how to program your illumination device.


5) Test the expression It is possible to perform a Western blot using an [http://www.biocompare.com/9776-Antibodies/589319-Rabbit-AntiMouse-Melanopsin-Antibody-Saporin-Conjugated/ anti mouse melanopsin antibody]. To look at the functionality of melanopsin, calcium imaging is the most straight forward technique, because it allows to compare calcium influx between melanopsin transfected cells and non transfected cells. Look at the Experience page and our [http://2012.igem.org/Team:EPF-Lausanne wiki] for more infos!



Sequence and Features


Assembly Compatibility:
  • 10
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[10]
    Illegal PstI site found at 282
    Illegal PstI site found at 853
    Illegal PstI site found at 1311
  • 12
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[12]
    Illegal PstI site found at 282
    Illegal PstI site found at 853
    Illegal PstI site found at 1311
  • 21
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[21]
    Illegal BglII site found at 1369
    Illegal BamHI site found at 45
    Illegal BamHI site found at 541
  • 23
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[23]
    Illegal PstI site found at 282
    Illegal PstI site found at 853
    Illegal PstI site found at 1311
  • 25
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[25]
    Illegal PstI site found at 282
    Illegal PstI site found at 853
    Illegal PstI site found at 1311
  • 1000
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[1000]
    Illegal SapI site found at 711

Functional Parameters