Protocol for generation of transmitochondrial cybrids under pyruvate/uridine-supplemented conditions using a microfluidic device

Abstract

Under conventional approaches, selective culture with a pyruvate/uridine (PU)-free medium is essential for generating transmitochondrial cybrids. Here, we present a protocol for generating transmitochondrial cybrids using a microfluidic device, which works even under PU-supplemented conditions. We describe steps for preparation of the microfluidic device, partial cell fusion (mitochondrial transfer), and harvest of transmitochondrial cybrids. We then detail procedures for confirmation of mtDNA repopulation in cybrids and mtDNA typing by restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Wada et al.¹.

Keywords: Biotechnology and bioengineering; Cell culture; Genetics; Single cell.