Journal: bioRxiv
Article Title: Effects of HMGCR deficiency on skeletal muscle development
doi: 10.1101/2024.05.06.591934
Figure Lengend Snippet: The oxygen consumption rate (OCR) of Hmgcr shRNA versus scrambled shRNA C2C12 myoblasts was determined using the RESIPHER system at (A) 24 hours, (B), 48 hours, and (C) 72 hours. The OCR of the Hmgcr knockdown cells was increased compared to scrambled controls at 24 and 48 hours. (D) Rotenone treatment at 72 hours confirms that the increased oxygen consumption occurred via mitochondrial respiration. (E) A A 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay at 72 hours shows that the total cellular metabolic activity is higher in Hmgcr knockdown cells compared to scrambled controls. Paired t-tests were performed. *, p <0.05. Error bars show standard error of the mean (SEM).
Article Snippet: C2C12 myoblasts were transfected with either a cocktail of three different shRNAs targeting mouse- Hmgcr or scrambled shRNA control ( GeneCopoeia ) using Lipofectamine 3000 ( Invitrogen ).
Techniques: shRNA, Knockdown, MTT Assay, Activity Assay