CoxII degradation assay to assess mitophagy

By Thanh Nguyen, PhD
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Description
This protocol details the procedure to assess mitophagy by analysing COXII degradation via Western blotting.
Identifier (DOI)
10.17504/protocols.io.kxygxzxr4v8j/v1
Tags
  • Activity Assay
Team
Team Hurley
Program
Collaborative Research Network
Theme
PD Functional Genomics

Meet the Authors

  • Thanh Nguyen, PhD

    Key Personnel: Team Hurley, 

    Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

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