Simplified evaluation of apoptosis using the Muse cell analyzer.

The degree of apoptosis in a cell population is an important parameter of cell health and is characterized by distinct morphological changes. Current methods of accurate detection and measurement of cellular apoptosis require expensive and complicated instrument platforms and expertise. The Muse Cell Analyzer is a unique instrument that enables multidimensional cell health analysis on a single platform. In this study, we used the Muse Cell Analyzer for apoptosis studies using the Muse Annexin V & Dead Cell Assay. The assay is based on the detection of phosphatidylserine (PS) on the surface of apoptotic cells. The results obtained from Muse Cell Analyzer were compared with traditional methods for apoptosis analysis. Our results indicate that Muse Annexin V & Dead Cell Assay and software module enabled the acquisition of accurate and highly precise measurements of cellular apoptosis. The assay is versatile and works with both suspension and adherent cell lines and multiple treatment conditions.