title: PCS: an IBM-compatible microcomputer program for the analysis and display of voltage-clamp data.
abstract: A program for IBM-compatible microcomputers is described which facilitates the analysis and manipulation of voltage-clamp data. PCS accepts pCLAMP acquired data as well as data from a more generalized binary data file. This cursor-driven program permits four modes of analysis: peak detection, averaging, integration and curve fitting, with direct graphical feedback of the results. Graphs of analysis results, such as current versus voltage relations (I-V curves), with tabulated data can be concisely printed using a HP Laserjet III. Selected current traces may also be plotted using the HP Laserjet III or exported to an ASCII comma and quotation mark delimited file suitable for import to a spreadsheet program.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Pancrazio
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001464:Barium / Q000502:physiology; D015220:Calcium Channels / Q000502:physiology; D003196:Computer Graphics; D004594:Electrophysiology; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D007473:Ion Channels; D008838:Microcomputers; D012508:Sarcolemma / Q000502:physiology; D012815:Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted; D012984:Software; D016276:Ventricular Function
chemical_list: D015220:Calcium Channels; D007473:Ion Channels; D001464:Barium