A sensitive and specific genetically-encoded potassium ion biosensor for in vivo applications across the tree of life
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Potassium ion (K+) plays a critical role as an essential electrolyte in all biological systems. Genetically-encoded fluorescent K+ biosensors are promising tools to further improve our understanding of K+-dependent processes under normal and pathological conditions. Here, we report the crystal structure of a previously reported genetically-encoded fluorescent K+ biosensor, GINKO1, in the K+-bound state. Using structure-guided optimization and directed evolution, we have engineered an improved K+ biosensor, designated GINKO2, with higher sensitivity and specificity. We have demonstrated the utility of GINKO2 for in vivo detection and imaging of K+ dynamics in multiple model organisms, including bacteria, plants, and mice.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e3001772 |
Journal | PLOS Biology |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 9 |
Number of pages | 23 |
ISSN | 1544-9173 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2023 |
- Animals, Biosensing Techniques/methods, Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer/methods, Ions, Mice, Potassium
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