In cancer research, Annexin V is widely utilized to study apoptosis, a form of programmed cell death that is often dysregulated in cancer. By tagging Annexin V with a fluorescent label or a radioactive isotope, researchers can visualize and quantify apoptosis in both in vitro and in vivo models. This helps in understanding how cancer cells evade apoptosis, which is a common trait that contributes to tumor progression and resistance to therapy.
