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