Matrix MAPS-an intuitive software to acquire, analyze, and annotate light microscopy data for CLEM

Methods Cell Biol. 2017:140:321-333. doi: 10.1016/bs.mcb.2017.03.012. Epub 2017 Apr 19.

Abstract

Matrix MAPS provides an intuitive interface for acquiring light microscopy data during a correlative light and electron microscopy experiment either at room or cryogenic temperatures. First, the user graphically defines the geometry of the acquisition region on top of preview images. Multiple independent regions can then be imaged in an automated way, each with individual settings. The same interface allows the user to mark and select points or regions of interest whose coordinates can subsequently be transferred directly to the electron microscope.

Keywords: Automated microscopy; Correlative light and electron microscopy; Cryofluorescence microscopy; Image analysis.

MeSH terms

  • Microscopy, Electron / methods*
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence / methods*
  • Software*