Annexin V Conjugates for Apoptosis Detection
Use with Annexin Binding Buffer for flow cytometry
Annexin V Conjugates for Apoptosis Detection
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Annexin V Conjugates for Apoptosis Detection

Detect early stages of apoptosis with Annexin V stand-alone Alexa Fluor, APC, Pacific Blue, PE, FITC, and biotin conjugates using flow cytometry.
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Catalog NumberConjugateExcitation/EmissionFlow Cytometer Laser Lines
A13204Biotin-X
A13201Alexa Fluor 488495/519488
A13199FITC494/518488
A13202Alexa Fluor 568578/603532, 561
A13203Alexa Fluor 594590/617532
A23202Alexa Fluor 350346/442UV
A23204Alexa Fluor 647650/665633-637
A35108Alexa Fluor 555555/565532, 561
A35109Alexa Fluor 680679/702633-637
A35110APC (Allophycocyanin)650/660633-637
A35111PE565/578488, 532, 561
A35122Pacific Blue410/455405
Catalog number A13204
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451.00
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Conjugate:
Biotin-X
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451.00
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Achieve quick and reliable detection of early cell apoptosis with Annexin V stand-alone conjugates for apoptosis detection. Annexin V conjugates offer up to 100-fold difference in fluorescence signal intensity between apoptotic and non-apoptotic cells using flow cytometry.
Annexin V has a high affinity for phosphatidylserine (PS), which becomes exposed on the outer leaflet of cells undergoing apoptosis. Because of this affinity, fluorescently labeled annexin V reagents are commonly used in apoptosis research.

Annexin V conjugates provide quick and reliable detection methods for studying the externalization of phosphatidylserine, an indicator of intermediate stages of apoptosis. The difference in fluorescence intensity between apoptotic and nonapoptotic cells stained with our fluorescent annexin V conjugates, as measured by flow cytometry, is typically about 100-fold.

In collaboration with Nexins Research BV, we provide the best and brightest annexin V conjugates available, including Alexa Fluor 350, 488, 555, 568, 594, 647, and 680 annexin V conjugates, as well as Annexin V APC, Biotin-X, FITC, Pacific Blue, and PE conjugates. Highly fluorescent annexin V conjugates provide quick and reliable detection methods for studying the externalization of phosphatidylserine, one of the earliest indicators of apoptosis.

The Annexin V Pacific Blue conjugate is violet excitable, making it ideal for instruments with a violet laser and for multicolor experiments that include green- or red-fluorescent dyes.

The benefits of our annexin V conjugates include:
• Conjugated to Invitrogen Alexa Fluor and eFluor dyes for brighter signals
• Conjugates for all available lasers
• Available as stand-alone reagents or easy-to-use kits

Annexin V staining to detect apoptotic cells can only be done on live cells and tissue. If samples are to be fixed post-staining, there are specific conditions required to achieve transient retention of signal. These include use of an alcohol-free, aldehyde-based fixation method, use of buffers containing Ca2+ and avoidance of surfactants/detergents. For your convenience, we also offer a concentrated annexin-binding buffer that facilitates the binding of annexin V to phosphatidylserine in apoptosis assays.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
DescriptionAnnexin V, biotin-X conjugate
Kit ContentsContains 1 vial of annexin V, biotin-x conjugate.
Product TypeAnnexin V conjugate
No. of Reactions100
Shipping ConditionWet Ice
ConjugateBiotin-X
For Use With (Equipment)Flow Cytometer
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
Store in refrigerator (2–8°C).

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

I want to study apoptosis using an Annexin V conjugate, but with adherent cells via microscopy instead of flow cytometry. Can this be done?

It has been done, but we don‘t recommend it. Both healthy cells and apoptotic cells possess phosphatidylserine on the cell surface, which can be detected with Annexin V, but apoptotic cells have significantly more of it. You can easily tell the difference between these two populations with flow cytometry, because flow cytometers are more sensitive and have a higher throughput. But with a microscope, you cannot always tell the difference, especially for adherent cells. Instead, for microscopy, we recommend a different technique, such as detecting caspases with CellEvent Caspase Detection Reagents.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Analysis Support Center.

I am trying to label adherent cells with annexin V and am finding that everything is getting labeled. How can I fix this?

Treating cells with trypsin or other reagents to detach adherent cells causes damage to the membrane, such that cells will be labeled with annexin V. The best way to avoid this problem is to allow your cells to recover for 30-45 min in the incubator. Swirl the tube/plate/flask every few minutes to prevent re-attachment. After this recovery period, you can label your cells with annexin V and analyze by flow cytometry.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Analysis Support Center.

What are the advantages of flow cytometry?

-Measures data from single cells.
-Data are obtained for a large number of cells, generating a rich statistical analysis of cell populations.
-Because single cells are measured, it will reveal heterogeneity within a population.
-With the ability to multiplex, small sub-populations can be identified.
-Thousands of cells can be analyzed rapidly.
-It is ideally suited for blood samples and other cells in suspension.
-Data can be re-analyzed multiple times after acquisition.
-Flow cytometry files (FCS) can be archived.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Analysis Support Center.

What kinds of applications can I run on a flow cytometer?

There are several applications, some of which include immunophenotyping, cell cycle analysis, apoptosis assays such as annexin V staining, CellEvent Caspase-3/7 assay, and TUNEL assay, cell viability, proliferation assays such as CellTrace assay and Click-iT EdU assay, measurements of mitochondrial potential with MitoProbe assays, and cell counting using counting beads.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Flow Cytometry Support Center.