Automated Quantification of Mitochondrial Fragmentation in an In-Vitro Parkinson's Disease Model.

Published: May 16, 2020, midnight

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.05.15.093369v1?rss=1 Authors: Rees, D. J., Roberts, L., Carisi, C. M., Morgan, A. H., Brown, R., Davies, J. S. Abstract: Neuronal mitochondrial fragmentation is a phenotype exhibited in models of neurodegeneration such as Parkinson's Disease. Delineating the dysfunction in mitochondrial dynamics found in diseased states can aid our understanding of underlying mechanisms for disease progression and possibly identify novel therapeutic approaches. Advances in microscopy and the availability of intuitive open-access software has accelerated the rate of image acquisition and analysis, respectively. These developments allow routine biology researchers to rapidly turn hypotheses into results. In this protocol, we describe the utilisation of cell culture techniques, high-content imaging (HCI), and subsequent open-source image analysis pipeline for the quantification of mitochondrial fragmentation in the context of a rotenone-based in-vitro Parkinson's Disease model. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info