Cell apoptosis was detected using the Annexin V-APC and 7-AAD Apoptosis Detection reagent (BD Biosciences) as previously described [21 (link)]. Briefly, 2 × 105 cells per well were plated into 6-well plates and treated with 800 µM CoCl2 for 48 h before treatment with nesfatin-1 at different concentrations (20, 60, and 80 nM) for another 24 h. Afterward, cells were washed and incubated Annexin V-conjugated APC and 7-AAD. Cell apoptosis was detected using a flow cytometer (Beckman, Pasadena, USA).
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