Described here are protocols used to visualize the dynamic process of MG53-mediated cell membrane repair in whole animals and at the cellular level. These methods can be applied to investigate the cell biology of plasma membrane resealing and regenerative medicine.
Weisleder, N., Lin, P., Zhao, X., Orange, M., Zhu, H., Ma, J. Visualization of MG53-mediated Cell Membrane Repair Using in vivo and in vitro Systems. J. Vis. Exp. (52), e2717, doi:10.3791/2717 (2011).