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Semi-automated Analysis of Mouse Skeletal Muscle Morphology and Fiber-type Composition
Published on: August 31, 2017
Protocol for quantifying muscle fiber size, number, and central nucleation of mouse skeletal muscle cross-sections
Pieter Both1, Soochi Kim2, Jengmin Kang3
1Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA; Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine Graduate Program, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
Abstract:
Here, we present a protocol for using Myotally, a user-friendly software for fast, automated quantification of muscle fiber size, number, and central nucleation from immunofluorescent stains of mouse skeletal muscle cross-sections. We describe steps for installing the software, preparing compatible images, finding the file path, and selecting key parameters like image quality and size limits. We also detail optional features, such as measuring mean fluorescence. By automating these traditionally labor-intensive processes, Myotally improves research efficiency and data consistency.
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