This page is still under construction. Additional protocols will be added. Click on the links below to bring up Word files. Contact the lab (801-581-7084) with specific questions.

• Media for human melanocytes

• Preparation and propagation of human melanocytes

• Preparation and propagation of human keratinocytes

• Determinaton of cellular melanin content

• Preparation of mitochondrial and cytosolic extracts from cell lines

• Preparation of mitochondrial and cytosolic extracts from melanocytes

• Visualization of mitochondria and AIF by fluorescence microscopy

• Preparation of DAPI-containing mounting solution

• Preparation of DNA for microinjection (transgenic mouse production)

• Mouse tail genotyping