Fast, multi-dimensional and simultaneous kymograph-like particle dynamics (SkyPad) analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Kymograph analysis is a method widely used by researchers to analyze particle dynamics in one dimensional (1D) trajectories.

Results

Here we provide a Visual Basic-coded algorithm to use as a Microsoft Excel add-in that automatically analyzes particles in 2D trajectories with all the advantages of kymograph analysis.

Conclusions

This add-in, which we named SkyPad, leads to significant time saving and higher accuracy of particle analysis. Finally, SkyPad can also be used for 3D trajectories analysis.

SUBMITTER: Cadot B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3929634 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature