Purified Annexin V

Antibodies Single
Sony
Flow Cytometry
Human,Mouse,Non-human primate,Other,Rat
3804510
$757.00

Description

Annexin V (or Annexin A5) is a member of the annexin family of intracellular proteins that binds to phosphatidylserine (PS) in a calcium-dependent manner. PS is normally only found on the intracellular leaflet of the plasma membrane in healthy cells, but during early apoptosis, membrane asymmetry is lost and PS translocates to the external leaflet. Fluorochrome-labeled Annexin V can then be used to specifically target and identify apoptotic cells. Annexin V Binding Buffer (Cat. No. 422201) is recommended for use with Annexin V staining. Annexin V binding alone cannot differentiate between apoptotic and necrotic cells. Therefore, we recommend using our 7-AAD Viability Staining Solution (Cat. No. 420403/420404) or Propidium Iodide Solution (Cat. No. 421301). Early apoptotic cells will exclude 7-AAD and PI, while late stage apoptotic cells and necrotic cells will stain positively, due to the passage of these dyes into the nucleus where they bind to DNA.

Formulation

Phosphate-buffered solution, pH 7.2, containing 0.09% sodium azide.

Recommended Usage

Each lot of this product is quality control tested by immunofluorescent staining with flow cytometric analysis. For flow cytometric application, the suggested use of this reagent is 5 - 15 microg per 100,000 - million cells in a 100 microL volume of Annexin V Binding Buffer (Cat No. 422201). It is recommended that the reagent be titrated for optimal performance for each application.

References

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5. Grujic M, et al. 2010. J. Immunol. 185:1730. PubMed