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CELL LINE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL CONTROL OF SECONDARY MESSENGERS

  • US 20110112179A1
  • Filed: 05/29/2009
  • Published: 05/12/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/29/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for generating secondary messengers in a cell, the method comprising:

  • modifying a nucleotide sequence for expressing a chimeric light responsive rhodopsin-based membrane protein with one or more heterologous receptor subunits; and

    expressing the light responsive membrane protein in a cell for producing a secondary messenger in response to light.

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