Which of the following pathological process is associated with 'Annexin V'?: (A) Apoptosis, (B) Necrosis, (C) Atherosclerosis, (D) Inflammation
Answer is A. Identifying apoptotic cells: Staining of chromatin condensation Flow cytometry to visualize rapid cell shrinkage DNA changes detected by in situ techniques or by gel electrophoresis Annexin V as marker for apoptotic cell membrane having phosphatidylserine on the cell exterior Ref: Essential Pathology By Harsh Mohan, 2005, Page 38.