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Optical control has
enabled functional modulation in cell culture
with unparalleled spatiotemporal resolution. However, current tools
for in vivo manipulation are scarce. Here, we design and implement
a genuine
on–off
optochemical probe capable
of achieving hematopoietic control in zebrafish. Our photopharmacological
approach first developed
c
onformationally
s
trained
vi
sible light
p
hotoswitches (CS-VIPs) as inhibitors of the histone
methyltransferase MLL1 (KMT2A). In blood homeostasis MLL1 plays a
crucial yet controversial role.
CS-VIP 8
optimally fulfils
the requirements of a true bistable functional system in vivo under
visible-light irradiation, and with unprecedented stability. These
properties are exemplified via hematopoiesis photoinhibition with
a single isomer in zebrafish. The present interdisciplinary study
uncovers the mechanism of action of CS-VIPs. Upon WDR5 binding,
CS-VIP 8
causes MLL1 release with concomitant allosteric rearrangements
in the WDR5/RbBP5 interface. Since our tool provides on-demand reversible
control without genetic intervention or continuous irradiation, it
will foster hematopathology and epigenetic investigations. Furthermore,
our workflow will enable exquisite photocontrol over other targets
inhibited by macrocycles.
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