Easy and Optimizable Kit to Detect Cell Death

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Company:

Elabscience Biotechnology Inc.

Product Name:

Annexin V-FITC/PI Apoptosis Kit

Catalog Number:

E-CK-A211

Annexin V is a member of the annexin family, which binds to phosphatidylserine (PS) in a calcium-dependent manner. The Annexin V-labeled fluorescein bind specifically to the PS on the outer leaflet apoptotic cell membrane and can be detected with flow cytometry or fluorescence microscope.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Flow Cytometry

Starting Material

N/A

Tips

Avoid multiple freeze thaw cycles.

Results Summary

The kit easily separates live and dead cells without much need for optimisation. It can be used for multiple applications as well.

DOI or PMID #

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Summary

The Good

Easy to use and sensitive.

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The Bottom Line

The kit is easy to use without much need for optimization. It is cheap as well. This kit is highly recommended to those who need to determine the viability of the cells.

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