Quantitative Image Processing for Three-Dimensional Episcopic Images of Biological Structures: Current State and Future Directions.

ABSTRACT: Episcopic imaging using techniques such as High Resolution Episcopic Microscopy (HREM) and its variants, allows biological samples to be visualized in three dimensions over a large field of view. Quantitative analysis of episcopic image data is undertaken using a range of methods. In this systematic review, we look at trends in quantitative analysis of episcopic images and discuss avenues for further research. Papers published between 2011 and 2022 were analyzed for details about quantitative analysis approaches, methods of image annotation and choice of image processing software. It is shown that quantitative processing is becoming more common in episcopic microscopy and that manual annotation is the predominant method of image analysis. Our meta-analysis highlights where tools and method

SUBMITTER: Holroyd NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10045950 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature