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Are Annexin V binding to phosphatidylserine (PS) reversible?  

Posted May 13, 2019


Answer

Yes,  Annexin V binding to PS occurs only in dying cells, is calcium dependent, and reversible. Each Annexin V molecule binds approximately 50 exposed PS monomers. However, the initial events may be reversible, but in turn, initiate irreversible processes belonging to the “execution phase,” such as externalization of phosphatidylserine in the plasma membrane and fragmentation of nuclear DNA

http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/60/16/4623 

Additional resources

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Cell Meter Annexin V Binding Apoptosis Assay Kit

Cell Meter Phosphatidylserine Apoptosis Assay Kit

Cell Surface-expressed Phosphatidylserine and Annexin A5 Open a Novel Portal of Cell Entry

the DNA of Annexin V-binding Apoptotic Cells Is Highly Fragmented