There are several software programs available for the analysis of comet assay images. Here are a few commonly used ones:
CASP (Comet Assay Software Project): CASP is a free and open-source software developed by the Comet Assay Interest Group (CAIG). It provides comprehensive analysis tools for comet assay images, including comet tail moment, tail length, DNA% in the tail, and other parameters. CASP can be downloaded from the CAIG website: http://www.casp.of.pl/.
TriTek CometScore™: CometScore™ is a commercial software specifically designed for comet assay analysis. It offers a range of features for image capture, comet identification, and measurement of comet parameters. You can find more information about CometScore™ on the TriTek Corp website: https://www.tritekcorp.com/cometscore.
OpenComet: OpenComet is an open-source software for comet assay analysis developed by the University of Manchester. It provides tools for the automatic detection and measurement of comet parameters, as well as manual adjustment options. OpenComet is available for download from the GitHub repository: https://github.com/OpenComet/OpenComet.
Comet Assay IV: Comet Assay IV is a commercial software package developed by Perceptive Instruments. It offers comprehensive analysis features, including automated scoring of comet parameters, statistical analysis, and customizable reporting. More information about Comet Assay IV can be found on the Perceptive Instruments website: https://www.cometassay.com/comet-assay-software.