Abstract
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) copy number is a critical component of overall mitochondrial health. In this chapter, we describe methods for isolation of both mtDNA and nuclear DNA (nucDNA) and measurement of their respective copy numbers using quantitative PCR. Methods differ depending on the species and cell type of the starting material and availability of specific PCR reagents.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Mitochondrial Regulation |
Subtitle of host publication | Methods and Protocols |
Publisher | Springer New York |
Pages | 23-38 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781493918751 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781493918744 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 11 2014 |
Keywords
- Copy number
- Mitochondrial DNA
- Mitochondrial disease
- Mitochondrial toxicity
- QPCR
- mtDNA
- mtDNA depletion