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  • Molecular Biology
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Neuroscience

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  • L-type calcium channels (CaV1.2/1.3) are crucial for muscle contraction, neuronal function, and gene transcription.
  • Dysfunctional CaV1 channels are implicated in cardiac and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a genetically encoded enhancer, GeeCL, for manipulating CaV1.2/1.3 channel function.
  • To investigate the utility of GeeCL in distinct physiological contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Functionalization of a nanobody targeting the CaV complex.
  • Attachment of a minimal effector domain from leucine-rich repeat containing protein 10 (Lrrc10).
  • Testing GeeCL in cardiomyocytes and neurons (in vitro and in vivo).

Main Results:

  • GeeCL selectively enhanced L-type calcium current amplitude in cardiomyocytes.
  • GeeCL augmented excitation-transcription coupling in neurons.
  • Demonstrated efficacy in both cellular and whole-animal models.

Conclusions:

  • GeeCL is a powerful tool for enhancing CaV1.2/1.3 channel activity.
  • This strategy provides new avenues for studying neuronal and cardiac physiology and disease.
  • GeeCL offers potential for therapeutic development targeting calcium channelopathies.