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Yokogawa Software

With powerful machine learning functions, our analysis software suite supports drug discovery and provides researchers with advanced insights into high content analysis (HCA) experiments such as label-free cell imaging, 3D image analysis, and texture analysis. Equipped with label-free image analysis technology and digital phase contrast (DPC) technology, our analysis software extracts valuable data from images more efficiently and enables objective, quantitative assessments.

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CellPathfinder, High Content Analysis Software

 

The intuitive, easy-to-use interface guides the user from analyzing thousands of image data in various angles to visualize the result by generating numerous graph types.
In addition, the Machine Learning and Deep Learning function increase the target recognition capability dramatically. It is also ideal for the analysis with the complexity and high-degree-of-difficulty such as analyzing the data from 3D culture and live-cell imaging.
The CellPathfinder software is a powerful tool for HCA.

You can download trial software. Software download 

 

CellPathfinder Resolves Difficulties

For screening

CellPathfinder resolves screening bottlenecks.

  • A specialized interface for inspecting multiple samples makes image comparison easy, improving efficiency.
  • Advanced analysis using AI is possible through simple operation, even for beginners.
  • Various graph creation functions and simple image and video creation, reducing hassles at the time of reporting.

For cancer research and regenerative medicine screening

CellPathfinder provides leading HCA through proprietary analysis technology.

  • Label-free analysis of samples that you do not want to stain is possible using Yokogawa’s proprietary image generation technology “CE Bright Field”.
  • Newly-developed easy-to-use Machine Learning and Deep Learning make previously difficult phenomena detection easy.
  • Detection of rare events (CTC, etc.) with high speed and high accuracy.

 

Applications

Applications

 

Simple workflow from images to analysis and graphs

1. Display image data

Display image data

・Easy to compare images between wells

 

2. Load and execute analysis protocol

 Load and execute analysis protocol

・Easy-to-understand graphical icons
・Choose a preset template for your analysis

 

3. Gating

Gating

・Specific populations can be extracted by gating the feature value data of recognized objects
・The extracted populations can be analyzed further

 

4. Make the graphs

Make the graphs

・Various graph options to visualize the results
・The link between graph and images enables quick visual check of images by clicking data points

 

5. To examine further details…list the profiles of interesting cells

To examine further details

・Images and numerical data can be collected by clicking cells

 

 

Basic analysis functions

 

3D analysis

・Analysis of Z-stack images in three-dimensional space. ・The volume and the location of objects in 3D space can be quantified.

3D analysis

 

Image Stitching

Tiled images are generated through image stitching and analyzed, allowing for accurate quantification.
Ideal for analysis spanning across fields, such as of spheroids, tissue sections and neurites.

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NEW!
Support for downsampling
When spatial resolution is not required, fast analysis is possible.
It also makes it easier than ever to handle huge tiled images.

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Manual Region definition

Manual region of analysis regions is possible for complex trends that are difficult to identify through automated image processing.
Morphology in the defined regions can be visualized, facilitating analysis.

Manual Region definition
Data provided by Dr. Yasuhito Shimada, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine

 

Convenient Graphing Tools

Analysis results can be displayed by Bar chart, Line chart, Pie chart, Scatter plot, Heatmap, and Histogram.
In addition, EC50, IC50 and Z'-Factor of the analysis results can be calculated.
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A variety of optional functions enable various analyses

 

The Basic Pack includes the basic functions necessary to acquire various quantitative data on the morphology and brightness of cells from fluorescence images.
In addition, by adding optional functions, a variety of analyses that are not possible with the basic pack become possible.

 

Contrast-Enhanced Bright Field

 

By using Yokogawa's "CE Bright Field" proprietary image creation technology, two types of images can be output from bright field images.
This is a powerful pre-processing function for analysis using the Deep Learning function of Bright Field images.

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Phase-type: Images such as those taken by phase-contrast microscopy.
It is useful for high-precision recognition of cell contours and analysis of cell phenotypes.
Fluor-type: Fluorescence-like images, It is useful for nuclear recognition, etc.

 

Machine Learning

 

Machine Learning functionality allows for unbiased digitization in  experiments evaluated through appearence.
Furthermore, automated shape recognition can be performed by simply clicking on the shape you wish the software to learn.

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Same Region over time

 

The fast calcium oscillations of cardiomyocyte and  neuronal activities can be represented as waveforms by measuring intensities in the same region throughout the time-lapse.

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Object Tracking

 

You can monitor dynamic cell behavior by tracking indivisual cell.
It can also track daughter cells after cell division, enabling analysis of cell lineage.

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Classification(Gate)

 

Cells can be classified into groups of cells with similar characteristics.
This function enables to evaluate the number of cells and the ratio of cells in each cell group, and the feature quantities in each specific cell group.

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Cell Recognition (Deep Area Finder)

 

You can recognize targeted objects, such as cells and intracellular organelles by painting them using not only fluorescence images but also bright field images.
This function is useful when the analysis accuracy with conventional analysis methods are not enough.

Original image

Original image

Recognition result

Recognition result

 

 

Cell Counts (Deep Cell Detector)

This function detects cells with simple operation of enclosing cells.
No expertise is required.
It is possible to count cells in high-density on bright field images as well as flourescence images.

Original image

Original image

Recognition result

Recognition result

 

Cell Classification (Deep Image Gate)

 

You can classify phenotypes that are difficult to quantify but appear to be "something different".
Simple operation of selecting the cell groups to be classified.
No need to select effective features or set thresholds.

 

Classification of cell cycle (G1, Early S, SG2M) using the Fucci system

  • Added 0–6.8μM etoposide to HeLa cells with Fucci
  • 48-hours time lapse at 1-hour intervals at 10x; 488nm and 561nm

Control

Control

6.8uM Etoposide

6.8uM Etoposide

Ratio of cells in each cell cycle at each well.

Ratio of cells in each cell cycle at each well.

 

 

EC50/IC50 Calculation (Deep Image Response)

 

This function enables comprehensive quantification of complex phenotypes using whole images.
Simple operation of slecting negative and positive wells and entering compound concentration information.
Any protocol to segment cells is not necessary.

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Offering Total Solutions, Best for Your Needs

 

Plate transport via rebot, acquisition using CellVoyager CV8000 or CQ1, data management using CellLibrarian, and image analysis using CellPathfinder.
We offer optimum combinations matched to users' needs and budgets.

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CellPathfinder, High Content Analysis Software

 

Label-free Morphological Analysis Software

 

CellActivision Features
CellActivision uses Machine Learning Technology and a unique digital filter to recognise cells or colonies directly from label free images. CellActivision can also classify and quantify these cells by the use of sample libraries which are easily prepared by the user.

 

Why use CellActivision?
CellActivision allows population analysis of label-free live cell images.

  • iPSCs, iPSC-derived cells, or primary cells can be analysed without staining.
  • Kinetic profiles generated simply that are useful for compound analysis and assay development, aiding selection of optimal cell culture conditions and determining assay end-points.

 

Workflow

  • Cell imaging systems
  • Phase contrast microscope

Input images

Input images
Images captured by a cell imaging system, such as CQ1 are uploaded in to the CellActivision software for processing.

*) Please contact us for details of image file compatibility.

Make Sample library, Process Recognition and Classification

Make Sample library, Process Recognition and Classification
A sample library is generated by the user which contains examples of cell morphologies or cell types to be quantified. CellActivision extracts characteristics from the cells for each of these defined classes and, using the Machine Learning Technology, generates data for cell number counts, colony size or other parameter that has been requested.

Charts and Videos

Charts and Videos
Result data is automatically presented in graphical form and can easily be exported to another package such as Excel. The video of the analysed images, showing e.g. classified cells or segmented colonies, is compatible with Windows Media Player.

 

Operation system Microsoft Windows 7 or 8.1 with the latest service packs installed (64-bit editions)
Processor 1.5 GHz processor (2 GHz or higher recommended. Dual- or quad-core recommended if the computer is used also for other purposes.)
Memory 2 GB of RAM (3 GB or higher recommended)
HDD 5 GB of free hard drive space (Minimum 350 GB HDD recommended for result saving)
Display Minimum display resolution: 1024 x 768
Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012, VSU_4¥vcredist_x64.exe, is required to be installed.
This is provided by Microsoft:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30679  

There are two kinds of CellActivision software.
Please download as usage.

 

Download

 

Free 30 days trial version Download 
Lisenced version Download 

To use CellActivision, the activation code is required.
After unzipping a zip file and installing the software, Site code and MID will be displayed. Fill in the request sheet and send to us by e-mail.

 

 

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