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What are the pros of membrane asymmetry cell viability assays?
Posted June 21, 2023
Annexin-V StainingApoptosis and NecrosisCell Viability AssaysCellular ProcessesChemical ReagentsClassic Dyes
Answer

Pros of membrane asymmetry cell viability assays: 

  • F2N12S (4′-N,N-diethylamino-6-(N-dodecyl-N-methyl-N-(3-sulfopropyl))ammoniomethyl-3-hydroxyflavone) staining is very quick (5 minutes).
  • F2N12S probe is a tiny molecule and is not sensitive to proteases.
  • Fixation is possible with annexin V staining.
  • Both dyes – F2N12S and annexin V – can be combined with other markers for intracellular functional analysis or for cell surface phenotyping.
  • Membrane permeabilization is not needed for either of the dyes.
Additional resources
Erythrocyte membrane defects and asymmetry in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and myelodysplastic syndromeCell Viability Assays Annexin V, FITC Labeled

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