FDA and annexin-V are equally suitable for detecting apoptosis. Separation improves with time after induction, indicating that, with respect to test specificity, mature apoptoses are superior to early stages. However, the sensitivity towards low rates of apoptosis after weak induction appears limited with both staining procedures.
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