Mapix is a data acquisition and analysis software for microarray images combining ease-of-use, user-friendliness and high performance. Mapix has the most up to date requirements to browse data from microarray experiments quickly, with a high level of reliability and optimised productivity. Mapix is available for 32 and 64 bit operating systems (Windows, Linux and soon MacOS).
Mapix controls all INNOPSYS scanners: InnoScan 700, 710, 900 et AutoLoader. Saving configurations (reading and analysis settings) allows you to define all your protocols appropriately for each of your applications.
Given the size of the images obtained (5.74 GB to read an entire slide at 1 µm resolution), the Mapix image analysis software has been specially designed to handle large files.
Rapid and appropriate Gridding (automatic alignment), using an effective configurable algorithm, automatically searches for each spot and aligns the grid optimally. Automatic segmentation of spots (selects appropriate or useful pixels and eliminates others) provides a high quality of experimental data.
Mapix includes GAL files for compatibility with a wide variety of microarrays from different suppliers (Staggered/Orange Packing, Protein, aCGH, ...) as well as home made microarrays. Its grid creation function makes it compatible with all microarray formats.
Performance of gridding and quantification calculations is adjusted to suit the resolution of the InnoScan 710 (3 μm) and the high resolution of the InnoScan 900 (1 μm) as well as the size of the images and the volume of data generated.
Mapix has been designed to offer users optimal display and rapid learning by providing very interactive commands.
Mapix transcribes its savable results to tabbed text format (TXT) and GPR. Automatic marking of the spots will allow you to mark spots based on your own criteria defined using the editor (available from version 3.5.0) and thus allows you to carry out quality control using this marking.
Mapix allows 16 and 20 bit TIFF images from various scanners to be analysed.
Standardisation of data means only real biological variations need to be saved (particularly the Lowess method available from version 5.5.0).
Batch Processing increases productivity by automating the analysis of a large number of microarrays per day (available from version 3.0.0). Using this you can create your own batch processing in order to read your microarrays and analyse data.
You can perform all these steps in just one click:
Using this workflow, Batch Processing with our AutoLoader system, which loads up to 24 slides automatically, is the optimum solution for high throughput applications.
Mapix offers maximum adaptability to develop with your needs.
Plug-in management is a means of integrating your own applications into Mapix (available from version 4.0.0). An example of a plug-in with its Java source code is supplied as well as a guide for developers.
Mapix plug-ins can access data for images, quantification data and information from the spots grid.
Execution of plug-ins can be integrated with Batch processing and therefore be completely integrated in automating your applications.
Software upgrades are continuously available by internet to provide the swiftest response to user expectations.
Updates are free from one year after purchasing Mapix.
Image of a BlueGnome 24sure slide scanned using an InnoScan 710 scanner at a resolution of 10 µm.
Reading time less than 4 minutes.
