detection of apoptosis Flashcards
1
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morphological features can show apoptosis eg
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high electron density, chromatin condensation and apoptotic bodies
2
Q
acridine orange detects
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apoptotic cells but only in live tissue
3
Q
dUTP (tunnel labeling)
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labels ds breaks to detect apoptosis
4
Q
tunnel labelling to detect apoptosis is limited because
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not all tunnel positive cells are apoptotic, some may be necrotic
