Use of image analysis for estimation of the numerical densities of neurons and synapses in cerebral cortex.
Relating to the protocol by Mikki et al. [Brain Res. Protocols 2 (1997) 9-16], the use of an image analysis system is recommended in place of micrographs and photoprints for the counting and measuring of neuronal nuclei.
Manoonkitiwongsa
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Department of Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, and Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Diego, CA 92161, USA.
Schultz
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Whitter
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Lyden
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D002452:Cell Count / Q000379:methods*; D002540:Cerebral Cortex / Q000166:cytology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D009474:Neurons / Q000166:cytology*; D013569:Synapses / Q000648:ultrastructure*