Efficient cytoplasmic cell quantification using a semi-automated FIJI-based tool

Abstract Quantification of subcellular structures such as nuclei and cytoplasmic proteins using staining methods based on fluorescent dyes or fluorescently tagged antibodies are widely used in scientific research. Accurate high-throughput quantitation of these assays can be time consuming and challe...

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Main Authors: Lucas Unger, Ulrik Larsen, Shayla Sharmine, Md Kaykobad Hossain, Thomas Aga Legøy, Marc Vaudel, Luiza Ghila, Simona Chera
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-12144-x
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description Abstract Quantification of subcellular structures such as nuclei and cytoplasmic proteins using staining methods based on fluorescent dyes or fluorescently tagged antibodies are widely used in scientific research. Accurate high-throughput quantitation of these assays can be time consuming and challenging. Here, we present our FIJI based Semi-Automated counting Macro termed SAM, and we validate its accuracy against manual counting and other automated counting methods. By introducing this automated quantification tool, we aim to contribute to the ongoing efforts to enhance the reliability, efficiency, and standardization of immunostaining analysis in the field of diabetes research and beyond.
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spelling doaj-art-d7d0f48fdbb845b281a6a7255e769b1e2025-08-20T03:04:29ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-07-0115111110.1038/s41598-025-12144-xEfficient cytoplasmic cell quantification using a semi-automated FIJI-based toolLucas Unger0Ulrik Larsen1Shayla Sharmine2Md Kaykobad Hossain3Thomas Aga Legøy4Marc Vaudel5Luiza Ghila6Simona Chera7Mohn Research Center for Diabetes Precision Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of BergenMohn Research Center for Diabetes Precision Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of BergenMohn Research Center for Diabetes Precision Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of BergenDepartment of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of BergenMohn Research Center for Diabetes Precision Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of BergenMohn Research Center for Diabetes Precision Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of BergenMohn Research Center for Diabetes Precision Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of BergenMohn Research Center for Diabetes Precision Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of BergenAbstract Quantification of subcellular structures such as nuclei and cytoplasmic proteins using staining methods based on fluorescent dyes or fluorescently tagged antibodies are widely used in scientific research. Accurate high-throughput quantitation of these assays can be time consuming and challenging. Here, we present our FIJI based Semi-Automated counting Macro termed SAM, and we validate its accuracy against manual counting and other automated counting methods. By introducing this automated quantification tool, we aim to contribute to the ongoing efforts to enhance the reliability, efficiency, and standardization of immunostaining analysis in the field of diabetes research and beyond.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-12144-x
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Efficient cytoplasmic cell quantification using a semi-automated FIJI-based tool
Scientific Reports
title Efficient cytoplasmic cell quantification using a semi-automated FIJI-based tool
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title_full_unstemmed Efficient cytoplasmic cell quantification using a semi-automated FIJI-based tool
title_short Efficient cytoplasmic cell quantification using a semi-automated FIJI-based tool
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