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- The study evaluates the use of automated algorithms to analyze γH2AX foci, which indicate double-strand breaks in DNA, rather than relying on subjective manual assessments.
- Both manual and automated methods showed consistent results, with an R² value of 0.889 indicating strong correlation.
- High variability between manual assessments across different laboratories suggests that the automated method could provide a more standardized approach for evaluating γH2AX foci.
Article Abstract
Purpose: Assessment of phosphorylated histone H2AX (γH2AX) foci as a measure for double-strand breaks (DSB) is a common technique. Since visual interpretation is time-consuming and influenced by subjective factors, we adapted the pattern recognition algorithms of autoantibodies to automated reading of γH2AX foci.
Materials And Methods: DSB formation was assessed by detection of γH2AX foci after exposition of thyreocyte rat cell line to (188)Re. We used pattern recognition algorithms of the automated fluorescence interpretation system AKLIDES(®) for evaluation of γH2AX foci. Manual investigation was performed by three laboratories involving five observers. The results were compared by determining correlation and inter-laboratory variability.
Results: The study confirmed the adaptation of automated interpretation system AKLIDES® to automated assessment of γH2AX foci in irradiated cells. Both manual and automated quantification resulted in increasing focus numbers depending on dose. Comparison of automated reading with visual assessment for five manual observers resulted in a determination coefficient of R(2) = 0.889. The inter-laboratory variability for five manual investigators of three laboratories was 38.4 %.
Conclusion: The interpretation system AKLIDES(®) demonstrated a high correlation with visually observed results. High inter-laboratory variability found for manual investigations revealed the usefulness for a standardized technique for evaluation of γH2AX foci.
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