BFPtool

BFPtool analyzes videomicroscopy recordings from Biomembrane Force Probe (BFP) experiments to support single-molecule force spectroscopy and studies of biological interfaces.


Key Features:

  • Tailored image processing: Applies advanced image processing capabilities specifically tailored for BFP experiment videomicroscopy recordings.
  • Pipette tracking: Implements pipette tracking to determine pipette position within video recordings.
  • Unstable/out-of-focus handling: Processes recordings from repeated trials that may be unstable or lose focus.
  • BFP force range support: Supports analysis of BFP experiments operating in a force range of 0.1 pN to 1000 pN.

Scientific Applications:

  • Single-molecule force spectroscopy: Analyze BFP videomicroscopy data to study single-molecule force interactions.
  • Biological interface studies: Analyze interactions at biological interfaces using BFP videomicroscopy recordings.

Methodology:

Applies advanced image processing to videomicroscopy recordings from Biomembrane Force Probe experiments and performs pipette tracking.

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Details

License:
GPL-3.0
Tool Type:
plugin
Operating Systems:
Linux, Windows, Mac
Programming Languages:
MATLAB
Added:
7/19/2018
Last Updated:
12/10/2018

Operations

Data Inputs & Outputs

Transmembrane protein analysis

Publications

Šmít D, Fouquet C, Doulazmi M, Pincet F, Trembleau A, Zapotocky M. BFPTool: a software tool for analysis of Biomembrane Force Probe experiments. BMC Biophysics. 2017;10(1). doi:10.1186/s13628-016-0033-2. PMID:28289540. PMCID:PMC5304404.

PMID: 28289540
PMCID: PMC5304404
Funding: - Grantová Agentura Ceské Republiky: 14-16755S - Ministerstvo Školství, Mládeže a Telovýchovy: 7AMB12FR002 - Grantová Agentura, Univerzita Karlova: 396213 - Agence Nationale de la Recherche: ANR-2010-BLAN-1401-01 - National Institutes of Health: 5R01DC012441

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