Are cells defined as cell apoptosis or necrosis if the cells can be labeled with both Annexin V and Propidium iodide (PI)?

Posted May 13, 2019

Propidium iodide (PI)

Answer

It can be defined as necrosis or late-stage apoptosis.

Additional resources

Cell Meter™ Apoptotic and Necrotic Multiplexing Detection Kit I *Triple Fluorescence Colors*

Cell Meter™ Apoptotic and Necrotic Multiplexing Detection Kit II *Triple Fluorescence Colors*

Quantitation of Apoptosis and Necrosis by Annexin V Binding, Propidium Iodide Uptake, and Flow Cytometry.

To detected cell death, Annexin V/PI double staining

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