Protocol to detect telomerase activity in adult mouse hippocampal neural progenitor cells using the telomeric repeat amplification protocol assay

Abstract

Summary: Changes in telomerase activity and telomere length contribute to aging-related decline. Investigating telomerase in aging models provides insights into related pathologies. Here, we present a protocol to detect telomerase activity in adult mouse hippocampal neural progenitor cells using the telomeric repeat amplification protocol assay. We describe steps for isolating and expanding aged mouse hippocampal neural progenitor cells (NPCs) and assessing telomerase using a non-radioactive technique. The protocol emphasizes the significance of understanding telomerase activity in NPCs for neurogenesis and age-related diseases. : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.

Keywords

• Molecular Biology
• Neuroscience