Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay for quantitative detection of Non-species specific Apoptosis Detection.
The detection of apoptotic cells with the Apoptosis Detection ELISA is based on the staining of condensed chromatin in apoptotic nuclei. Since chromatin condensation into compact masses is the most specific and definitive hallmark of apoptosis, this method provides universal detection of apoptosis. Apoptotic events that occur without DNA breaks or without activation of specific caspases will still be detected with the Apoptosis Detection ELISA.