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Imaging the Dynamics of Mitophagy in Live Cells.

Authors :
Moore AS
Holzbaur ELF
Source :
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) [Methods Mol Biol] 2019; Vol. 1880, pp. 601-610.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Investigating the precise spatiotemporal dynamics of mitophagy can provide insights into how mitochondrial quality control is regulated in different tissues and organisms. Here, we outline live imaging assays to quantitatively assess mitophagy dynamics in real time. This protocol describes both chemical and optogenetic techniques to induce mitochondrial damage with high spatial and temporal control. Using these assays, mitochondria can be tracked from before they sustain damage up to their engulfment by autophagosomes and acidification by lysosomes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1940-6029
Volume :
1880
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30610725
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-8873-0_39