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Alexander J. Lin

The University of Texas at Austin

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Light-Controlled Synthetic Communication Networks via Paired Connexon Nanopores

Ahmed Z. Sihorwala, Alexander J. Lin, Isabela Ramirez-Velez, Siqi Yang, G. Kim, Shwetadwip Chowdhury, Jeanne C. Stachowiak, Brian Belardi

The paper demonstrates wavelength-dependent communication between synthetic cells using engineered connexin channels that respond to UV and near IR light.

Nature Communications · Nov 22, 2025Peer-reviewedSynthetic Biology

Light-Activated Assembly of Connexon Nanopores in Synthetic Cells

Ahmed Z. Sihorwala, Alexander J. Lin, Jeanne C. Stachowiak, Brian Belardi

This paper demonstrates light-activated release of molecules from synthetic cells using engineered connexon nanopores triggered by protease activity in light-sensitive liposomes.

Journal of the American Chemical Society · Feb 1, 2023Peer-reviewedSynthetic Biology