SEPO-FI: Deep-learning based software to calculate fusion index of muscle cells

Kyungchang Jeong, Sanghun Park, Gyuchang Jo, Hanbit Seo, Nayoung Choi, Soyoung Jang, Gyutae Park, Young-Duk Seo, Yuan H. Brad Kim, Ji-Hoon Jeong, Sang-Hwan Hyun, Jungseok Choi, Euijong Lee

Abstract: Highlights•Pattern recognition and deep learning are integrated to calculate the fusion index.•The proposed method reduces observer variability in fusion index analysis with superior performance.•A software tool, SEPO-FI, was developed to calculate fusion index reducing time and wider use.