What is Annexin?

Annexin, English name: Annexin V is a reagent for detecting apoptosis. In normal cells, phosphatidylserine is only distributed inside the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane. In the early stage of cell apoptosis, membrane phosphatidylserine (PS ) From the inside of the lipid membrane to the outside.

Annexin

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Annexin, English name: Annexin V is a reagent for detecting apoptosis. In normal cells, phosphatidylserine is only distributed inside the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane. In the early stage of cell apoptosis, membrane phosphatidylserine (PS ) From the inside of the lipid membrane to the outside.
Chinese name
Annexin
Foreign name
Annexin V
Attributes
Reagent for detecting cell apoptosis
Nature
Phosphatidylserine has a high affinity
Annexin V, as a phospholipid binding protein, has a high affinity for phosphatidylserine. It binds to the cell membrane of early apoptotic cells through exposed phosphatidylserine on the outside of the cell. Therefore Annexin V is a sensitive indicator for detecting early cell apoptosis.

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