Re: Apoptotic assay for fibroblasts

From: Gerard Bowe (gerard.bowe@jrc.it)
Date: Fri Feb 15 2002 - 03:26:41 EST


Thanks for all the suggestions and help.

Ger

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> >
> >We are looking for a reliable apoptotic assay for Balb/c 3T3
> >(fibroblasts). We have tried the Annexin V FITC/PI with little success.
> >After inducing apoptosis by serum removal we get PI +ve, but FITC -ve.
> >We've tried various methods of inducing apoposis, but got little or no
> >FITC +ve. We detach the cells using trypsin.
> >
> >Any suggestions/ help would be appreciated.
> >
> >
> >Thanking you,
> >Ger

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