Easy to Use Stain for Apoptosis

Emory University
Pediatrics
Graduate Student

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Company:

BioLegend

Product Name:

Apotracker Green

Catalog Number:

427402

This reagent is used to identify cells undergoing apoptosis by staining for phosphatidylserine on the cell surface.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Flow cytometry

Starting Material

Cultured cells

Tips

Acquired in FITC channel

Results Summary

I cultured T cells in either plain media or media+DMSO to induced apoptosis. I then stained with Apotracker Green following manufacturer instructions. The DMSO-treated cells demonstrated increased fluorescence with a population of cells that did not yet undergo apoptosis.

DOI or PMID #

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Summary

The Good

Calcium-independent reagent that does not require use of special buffers.

The Bad

None

The Bottom Line

I prefer this reagent to Annexin because it is compatible with any staining buffer.

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