Light-induced stabilization of microtubules by photo-crosslinking of a Tau-derived peptide?

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2022-08-05 DOI: 10.1039/D2CC01890J

Abstract

For light-induced stabilization of microtubules (MTs) to manipulate cells, a photo-reactive diazirine group was conjugated to a Tau-derived peptide, a motif binding on the inside of MTs. Ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation induced significant stabilization of MTs via the formation of a covalent bond of the peptide and showed toxicity.

Graphical abstract: Light-induced stabilization of microtubules by photo-crosslinking of a Tau-derived peptide
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