05 Cell Staining

Mtphagy Dye

Mtphagy Dye

Mitophagy Detection

  • No need for Transfection
  • Simply add Mtphagy Dye
  • Product code
    MT02  Mtphagy Dye
Unit size Price Item Code
5 μg x 3 MT02-10

The general number of usable assays per 5 μg:
・35 mm dish  x 25
・96 well plate x 2.5

Description

Mitophagy Detection Kit is optimized for mammalian cells.

Mitochondria is one of the cytoplasmic organelle that plays a crucial role in cells such as production of energy for cell viability. Recently, Mitophagy appears to be related to Alzheimer and Parkinson disease induced by the accumulation of depolarized mitochondria. Mitophagy serves as a specific elimination system that dysfunctional mitochondria caused by oxidative stress and DNA damage are sequestered into autophagosome, fused to lysosome and degraded by digestion.
This kit is composed of Mtphagy Dye, reagent for detection of mitophagy, and Lyso Dye. Mtphagy Dye accumulates in intact mitochondria, is immobilized on it with chemical bond and exhibits a weak fluorescence from the influence of surrounding condition. When Mitophagy is induced, the damaged mitochondria fuses to lysosome and then Mtphagy Dye emits a high fluorescence. To confirm the fusion of Mtphagy Dye–labeled mitochondria and lysosome, Lyso Dye included in this kit can be used.

E. Fang etc. detected tomatidine induced mitophagy in HeLa cells by using mt-mKeima. Mitophagy was also detected in both primary rat cortical neurons and human SH-SY5Y neural cells using our Mitophagy Detection Kit.3 Mitophagy Detection Kit would be a valid alternative method if protein expression/transfection is not ideal for the experiment.

For more information on Mtphagy Dye compositions and examples, please refer to the publication below:
Iwashita H, Torii S, Nagahora N, Ishiyama M, Shioji K, Sasamoto K, Shimizu S, Okuma K. “Live Cell Imaging of Mitochondrial Autophagy with a Novel Fluorescent Small Molecule.“ACS Chem Biol, 2017, doi: 10.1021/acschembio.7b00647.
Notes: Mtphagy Dye and Lyso Dye are Patent Pending.

Developer Dojindo Molecular Technologies, Inc.

Technical info

Transfection procedure is not needed for mitophagy imaging.

Comparison with Autophagy Marker

CCCP (carbonyl cyanide m-chlorophenyl hydrazone) was added to both normal and Parkin-expressing cells. In normal HeLa cells, no fluorescence from Mtphagy Dye was observed (A)(B). In contrast, Parkin-expressed cells exhibited strong fluorescence 18 hours post-CCCP addition (C). Some of these fluorescent puncta co-localized with the autophagy marker, GFP-LC3. Additionally, the fluorescence intensity of the Mtphagy Dye decreased upon the addition of the autophagy inhibitor, bafilomycin, to the Parkin-expressing cells (D). This can be attributed to the increased lysosomal pH caused by bafilomycin.

Mitophagy Detection in Starved Cells

Living HeLa cells are co-stained with Mtphagy Dye and Lyso Dye under mitophagy induced condition.

Mtphagy Dye was added to HeLa cells and the cells were incubated for 6 hours under starved condition. Before observation of the cells, lysosomal staining dye, Lyso Dye was added to HeLa cells. The fluorescent intensity of Mtphagy Dye was increased in the starved HeLa cells but not in normal cells. In addition, Mtphagy Dye was co-localized with Lyso Dye in the starved cells.

Experimental Example: Induction of Mitophagy by CCCP

Induction of mitophagy by carbonyl cyanide m-chlorophenyl hydrazone (CCCP) as a mitochondrial-uncoupling reagent with Parkin expressed HeLa cells

HeLa cells were seeded on μ-slide 8 well (Ibidi) and cultured at 37oC overnight in a 5%-CO2 incubator. The cells were transfected with Parkin plasmid vector by HilyMax transfection reagent (Code#:H357), and incubated at 37oC overnight. The Parkin expressed HeLa cells were washed with Hanks’ HEPES buffer twice and then incubated at 37oC for 30 minutes with 250 μl of 100 nmol/l Mtphagy Dye working solution containing 100 nmol/l MitoBright Deep Red (Code#:MT08). After the washing of the cells with Hanks’ HEPES buffer twice, the culture medium containing 10 μmol/l CCCP was added to the well. After 24 hours incubation, mitophagy was observed by a fluorescence microscopy. After removing the supernatant, 250 μl of 1 μmol/l Lyso Dye working solution were added to the cells and incubated at 37oC for 30 minutes. The cells were washed with Hanks’ HEPES buffer twice and then co-localization of Mtphagy, Lyso Dye and MitoBright Deep Red was observed by confocal fluorescence microscopy.

Observation of mitophagy using Parkin
expressed HeLa cells (upper panel) and normal HeLa cells (Lower)
A, E) Fluorescent images of Mtphagy Dye;  B, F) Fluorescent images of Lyso Dye;
C, G) Fluorescent images of MitoBright Deep Red;  D, H) Merged images

Mitophagy Induction and Detection of Mitochondrial Membrane Potential Changes

Mitochondrial condition in the carbonyl cyanide m-chlorophenyl hydrazine (CCCP) treated Parkin-expressing HeLa cells was compared with untreated cells using Mitophagy Detection Kit (MD01, MT02) and JC-1 MitoMP Detection Kit (MT09).

Result:

As a result, mitophagy was hardly detected in the CCCP-untreated cells, and mitochondrial membrane potential was maintained normally.

On the other hand, in CCCP-treated cells, we observed a decrease in mitochondrial membrane potential (decrease in red fluorescence of JC-1)

and induction of mitophagy (increase in fluorescence of Mtphagy Dye).

 

Experimental Condition
Transfection of Parkin plasmid to HeLa cells
– HileyMax (H357) was used to transfect Parkin plasmid to HeLa cells (Parkin plasmid/HilyMax reagent: 0.1μg/0.2 μL) by incubating overnight.

Detection of Mitophagy
1. Add 0.1 μmol/L Mtphagy working solution to Parkin expressing HeLa cells and incubated for 30 minutes at 37 ℃
2. Wash cells with HBSS
3. Add 10 μg/mL CCCP/MEM solution and inclubate for 2 hours at 37 ℃
4. Observe under fluorescence microscope

Detection of Mitochondrial Membrane Potential
1. Add 10 μg/mL CCCP/MEM solution to Parkin expressing HeLa cells and incubate for 1.5 hours at 37 ℃
2. Add 4 μmol/L JC-1 working solution (final concentration: 2 μmol/L) and incubate for 30 minutes at 37 ℃
3. Wash with HBSS and add Imaging Buffer Solution.
4. Observe under fluorescence microscope

Detecting Condition:

Mitophagy Detection
Ex: 561 nm, Em: 570-700 nm

Mitochondrial Membrane Potential Detection
Green Ex: 488 nm, Em: 500-550 nm
Red Ex: 561 nm, Em: 560-610 nm

FCM & Microplate Reader

FCM

Mitochondrial contribution to lipofuscin formation

Procedure (Adherent cell):

1. Cells were washed twice with DMEM and afterwards incubated at 37 °C for 30 min with 100 nmol Mtphagy Dye diluted in DMEM.
2. After this incubation cells were again washed twice with DMEM followed by the addition of complete DMEM.
3. The induction of mitophagy was then accomplished by the addition of 20 µM carbonyl cyanide 3-chlorophenylhydrazone (CCCP) for 24 h. Subsequently, fibroblasts were trypsinized and fluorescence intensity of Mtphagy Dye was measured by flow cytometry at 488 nm excitation and 655–730 nm emission.

Age-associated changes in human CD4+ T cells point to mitochondrial dysfunction consequent to impaired autophagy

Procedure (Suspension cell):

1. Briefly, 2×106 CD4+ T cells were divided into four tubes containing serum-free RPMI.
2. Tube #1 was for unstained cells that followed all washing and media changing processes.
3. 100 nmol/l Mtphagy Dye working solution was added to tubes #2, 3, 4 and then all tubes were incubated at 37°C for 30 minutes.
4. The cells were then washed with serum-free medium. After discarding the supernatant, complete medium (RPMI 1640, 10% FBS, 1% P/S/G) was added to all the tubes.
5. Ten μmol/l CCCP (Sigma-Aldrich) mitophagy-inducer was then added to tube #3, 100 nmol/l Bafilomycin A1 (Sigma-Aldrich) autophagy inhibitor was added to tube #4.
6. All tubes were then incubated at 37 °C for 18 hours.
7. After 18 hours, cells were washed with FACS buffer.
8. Mtphagy Dye fluorescence detection by flow cytometry (BD FACSCANTO II) was performed using 488 nm for excitation and 695 nm for emission (this corresponds to the PerCP cy5.5 channel). Data were analyzed using FLOWJO software (version 10).

Microplate Reader

PINK1 depletion sensitizes non-small cell lung cancer to glycolytic inhibitor 3-bromopyruvate: involvement of ROS and mitophagy

References

Open References

1) J. Koniga, C. Otta, M. Hugoa, T. Junga, A. L. Bulteaub, T. Grunea and A. Hohna, "Mitochondrial contribution to lipofuscin formation"Redox Biology2017, 11, 673.
2) K. Kameyama, "Induction of mitophagy-mediated antitumor activity with folate-appended methyl-β-cyclodextrin"International Journal of Nanomedicine2017, 12, 3433.
3) E. F. Fang, T. B. Waltz, H. Kassahun, Q. Lu, J. S. Kerr, M. Morevati, E. M. Fivenson, B. N. Wollman, K. Marosi, M. A. Wilson, W. B. Iser, D. M. Eckley, Y. Zhang, E. Lehrmann, I. G. Goldberg, M. S. Knudsen, M. P. Mattson, H. Nilsen, V. A. Bohr and K. G. Becker, "Tomatidine enhances lifespan and healthspan in C. elegans through mitophagy induction via the SKN-1/Nrf2 pathway"Scientific Reports2017, 7, (46208), DOI: 10.1038/srep46208.
4) H. Iwashita, S. Torii, N. Nagahora, M. Ishiyama, K. Shioji, K. Sasamoto, S. Shimizu and K. Okuma, "Live Cell Imaging of Mitochondrial Autophagy with a Novel Fluorescent Small Molecule"ACS Chem. Biol.2017, 12, (10), 2546.
5) Y. Feng, NB. Madungwe, CV. da Cruz Junho and JC. Bopassa, "Activation of G protein-coupled oestrogen receptor 1 at the onset of reperfusion protects the myocardium against ischemia/reperfusion injury by reducing mitochondrial dysfunction and mitophagy."Br. J. Pharmacol.2017, 174, (23), 4329.
6) K. M. Elamin, K. Motoyama, T. Higashi, Y. Yamashita, A. Tokuda and H. Arima, "Dual targeting system by supramolecular complex of folate-conjugated methyl-β-cyclodextrin with adamantane-grafted hyaluronic acid for the treatment of colorectal cancer."Int. J. Biol. Macromol.2018, doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.02.149.
7)S. Ikeoka and A. Kiso  , "The Involvement of Mitophagy in the Prevention of UV-B-Induced Damage in Human Epidermal Keratinocytes ", J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. Jpn., 2020,  54(3), 252.

 

Q & A

Q

What is an advantage of the kit in comparison to Keima-Red?

A

Our kit uses a small molecular fluorescent probe and allows detection of Mitophagy phenomenon without expressing fluorescent protein.

Q

Can I use Mitophagy Detection Kit with fixed cells?

A

No, the kit is suitable for live cells because Mtphagy Dye accumulates in intact mitochondria.

Q

Why it is not allowed to mix Mtphagy dye and Lyso dye together?

A

Since fluorescence of Lyso dye fades after long periods of staining, if both dyes are added together, Lyso dye does not emit enough fluorescence for double staining. Hence, Lyso dye is added right before the observation.

Q

How many times can I assay with Mitophagy Detection Kit?

A

For 96 wells plates format (100 ul/well), the kit is sufficient for 5 plates. For 35 mm dish format (2ml), the kit is sufficient for 25 assays.

Q

What are some technical tips for successful assay?

A

1. Add Mtphagy Dye working solution BEFORE inducing mitophagy (Mtphagy Dye accumulates in the intact mitochondria)
2. Use appropriate filter – Mtphagy Dye: Ex.500-560 nm, Em.670-730 nm for microscopy detection
3. Use CCCP or FCCP for the positive control
*FCCP or CCCP concentration: 10 uM-30 uM, incubation time at 37℃ for 3 hours
FCCP: Carbonyl cyanide 4-(triguoromethoxy)phenylhydrazone
CCCP: Carbonyl cyanide 3-chlorophenylhydrazone
4. Use Confocal Microscope if available

Q

Is the serum in the medium susceptible to live cell imaging?

A

Yes, it is susceptible because both Mtphagy Dye and Lyso Dye interfere with the serum in the medium. Please use Hank’s HEPES buffer or serum-free medium.

Q

What is an effect of Phenol Red?

A


Figure 1. Background caused by phenol red observed by the fluorescence microscope. However, when using confocal microscope, there is no effect from phenol red.
We strongly recommend using confocal microscope when detecting mitophagy.

Q

What is the recommended filter?

A

Mtphagy Dye: Ex.500~560 nm, Em.670~730 nm, Lyso Dye: Ex.350~450 nm, Em.500~560 nm

Q

Are there any points to be careful of Multi-Staining with MitoBright Deep Red?

A

The emission of Mtphagy Dye overlap with the emission of MitoBright Deep Red. You need to excite Mtphagy Dye at the wavelength that does not excite MitoBright Deep Red.
[Example] After staining MitoBright Deep Red, the cells were observed at the following excitation and emission filters for Mtpahgy dye and MitoBright Deep Red.

Fluorescence from the MitoBright Deep Red was detected in the channel of Mtphagy Dye.
Please refer to the following section to reduce spectral overlap to acceptable levels.
1. Change an excitation filter

Please change the excitation wavelength of Mtphagy Dye to approximately 500 nm and make sure that MitoBright Deep Red isn’t excited.
2. Adjust the excitation intensity and the sensitivity of fluorescent detection

Please adjust the excitation intensity or the sensitivity of the detection until the fluorescent from the other dyes are no longer detected. After that, please double-check that you can detect the fluorescence of Mtphagy Dye.

How to check the spectral overlap
Example using Mtphagy Dye, Lyso Dye, and MitoBright Deep Red
1. Prepare cells in 3 different dishes or wells (dish/well No.1-3).
2. Add Mtphagy Dye to the dish/well No. 1, Add MitoBright Deep Red to dish/well No.2 with serum-free medium.
3. Incubate the cells at 37°C for 30 minutes.
4. Culture cells under the mitophagy inducing condition (e.g. starvation induced mitophagy)
5. Add Lyso Dye to No. 3 (No.3 is dish/well contained in only the cells) with serum-free medium.
6. Incubate the cells at 37°C for 30 minutes.
7. Detect fluorescence at the appropriate Ex./Em. wavelength for each reagent.
Mtphagy Dye: ex. 500-560nm, em. 670-730nm
Lyso dye: ex. 350-450nm, em. 500-560nm
MitoBright Deep Red: ex. 640nm, em. 656-700nm
8. Check to see if fluorescent is observed under detection condition of other reagents.(Example: For Dish/well No.1, please check to see the fluorescence under detection condition for Lyso dye and MitoBright Deep Red.)

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Specification
Appearance: Purple to reddish purple solid
NMR spectrum: Authentic
Handling and storage condition
0-5°C,Protect from light, Nitrogen substitution,Protect from moisture
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