title: Using computer-based systems for biomaterial evaluation.
abstract: Computer-based image analysis techniques can be combined with immunohistochemistry to harness the full potential of computer technology. They can be used to quantitatively and reproducibly analyse cellular responses to materials and can play a significant role in medical device development and material selection. The benefits and pitfalls of the techniques are examined.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Engineering Department, University of Liverpool, UK. huntja@liverpool.ac.uk
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Hunt
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002452:Cell Count; D048429:Cell Size; D002477:Cells / Q000166:cytology; D003199:Computer Systems; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008422:Materials Testing; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D015203:Reproducibility of Results
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials