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Microcomputer control applied to the Vickers M85/86 microdensitometer

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An electronic interface for a Research Machines 380Z microcomputer and a Vickers M85/6 integrating microdensitometer is described, together with outlines of the control software. A typical applications programme, which may be written in several high-level languages, is outlined for the determination of a time course plot for enzyme activity in a tissue section. This system facilitates rapid accurate measurement and analysis of experimental data.

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  1. Department of Biology, Queen Elizabeth College, University of London, Campden Hill Road, W8 7AH, London, UK

    J. Middleton & P. B. Gahan

  2. Microprocessor Development Laboratory, Computer Unit, Queen Elizabeth College, University of London, Campden Hill Road, W8 7AH, London, UK

    M. D. Ryall

  3. Electronics Unit, Queen Elizabeth College, University of London, Campden Hill Road, W8 7AH, London, UK

    G. Melas & R. Webb

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Middleton, J., Ryall, M.D., Melas, G. et al. Microcomputer control applied to the Vickers M85/86 microdensitometer. Histochem J 16, 709–720 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01095277

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