Comment on "mt-Keima detects PINK1-PRKN mitophagy in vivo with greater sensitivity than mito-QC"

Ian G. Ganley (Lead / Corresponding author), Alexander J. Whitworth (Lead / Corresponding author), Thomas G. McWilliams (Lead / Corresponding author)

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Abstract

The generation of pH-sensitive fluorescent probes to monitor autophagy has greatly advanced our understanding of autophagic flux. In particular, genetically encoding these probes within model organisms has expanded our appreciation of the complexities of physiological autophagy. Reporter probes localize to distinct cellular components, allowing tractable and robust monitoring of general or specific autophagy pathways. Though the principle upon which they operate is similar, each reporter system exhibits subtle differences in the information they report. As with every tool or reagent, each has inherent advantages and disadvantages. These differences are a function of the composition and configuration of each probe, such as the type of fluorescent protein used or the mode in which they localize to a specific organelle. Here, we would like to comment on a recent article comparing the mitophagy reporters mt-Keima and mito-QC.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4477-4479
Number of pages3
JournalAutophagy
Volume17
Issue number12
Early online date5 Apr 2021
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Dec 2021

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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