An Optogenetic Method to Control and Analyze Gene Expression Patterns in Cell-to-cell Interactions
Title:
An Optogenetic Method to Control and Analyze Gene Expression Patterns in Cell-to-cell Interactions
Author:
Isomura, Akihiro
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (479 seconds)
Series:
Genetics
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Abstract:
Here, we present a protocol to analyze cell-to-cell transfer of oscillatory information by optogenetic control and live monitoring of gene expression. This approach provides a unique platform to test a functional significance of dynamic gene expression programs in multicellular systems.
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For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
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Electronic Access:
https://www.jove.com/t/57149