IMAGE-ANALYSIS OF 2D GELS - CONSIDERATIONS AND INSIGHTS

2D gel experiments require computer based analysis when the number of gels exceed four and quantitative information is required. Computer ba sed systems should first perform the required tasks and should do so w ith enough ease and logic that users in a biological laboratory can ea sily use it on an intermittent basis. Considerations for analysis syst ems including input device specifications needed, computer hardware co nfigurations and software tools are-discussed and compared to the appl ication requirements. The components of this system are then examined as a whole to envision how the total solution should function optimall y in an biological laboratory.