The Dead Cell Removal Microbubble Kit is designed to deplete apoptotic cells from a variety of biological samples. During apoptosis, phosphatidylserine (PS) – a phospholipid normally found on the inner surface of the plasma membrane – is redistributed to the extracellular surface. The relocation of PS to the outer surface of the cell membrane provides an effective target for differentiating dead cells from viable cells within a biological sample. The Dead Cell Removal Kit utilizes BACS™ Microbubbles coated with Annexin V, a PS binding molecule, to capture and float dead cells away. How it Works: The Dead Cell Removal Microbubble Kit are mixed into the sample where they bind to dead and dying cells. Following a centrifugation step, the microbubbles and dead cells are aspirated away while enriched cells are left healthy, untouched, and ready for a wide variety of applications such as single-cell techniques, flow sorting, and cell culturing. Capacity: 1mL