MCMICRO: a scalable, modular image-processing pipeline for multiplexed tissue imaging.

Nature methods
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Abstract

Highly multiplexed tissue imaging makes detailed molecular analysis of single cells possible in a preserved spatial context. However, reproducible analysis of large multichannel images poses a substantial computational challenge. Here, we describe a modular and open-source computational pipeline, MCMICRO, for performing the sequential steps needed to transform whole-slide images into single-cell data. We demonstrate the use of MCMICRO on tissue and tumor images acquired using multiple imaging platforms, thereby providing a solid foundation for the continued development of tissue imaging software.

Year of Publication
2022
Journal
Nature methods
Volume
19
Issue
3
Pages
311-315
Date Published
03/2022
ISSN
1548-7105
DOI
10.1038/s41592-021-01308-y
PubMed ID
34824477
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