Annexin-V-FLUOS Staining Kit

Labeled annexin-V, with its high affinity for phosphatidylserine (PS), is a sensitive probe for PS exposed on the outer layer of apoptotic cells. Since necrotic cells also expose PS as a result of lost membrane integrity, propidium iodide is utilized as a DNA stain to distinguish necrotic cells from annexin-V-labeled cell clusters. Other secondary labeling is possible, such as membrane-surface staining with phycoerythrin- or TRITC-labeled monoclonal antibodies for further cellular characterization.