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Ahmed Z. Sihorwala

The University of Texas at AustinORCID 0000-0002-0388-0934Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Synthetic BiologyNature CommunicationsPeer-reviewedNov 22, 2025

Light-Controlled Synthetic Communication Networks via Paired Connexon Nanopores

Ahmed Z. Sihorwala, Alexander J. Lin, Isabela Ramirez-Velez…·Brian Belardi

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

3 citations

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Synthetic BiologyJournal of the American Chemical SocietyPeer-reviewedFeb 1, 2023

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.

22 citations

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