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  • Cell Biology
  • Biophysics
  • Biochemistry

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  • Lysosomes are crucial for cellular endocytosis.
  • Lysosomal acidity is vital for enzyme function.
  • Accurate measurement of lysosomal pH is essential for understanding cellular processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel algorithm for precise detection and characterization of lysosomal acidity.
  • To improve the understanding of lysosome acidification mechanisms.
  • To enhance the accuracy of lysosomal pH determination in fluorescence imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an algorithm utilizing the h-dome transformation.
  • Reconciliation of spots detected from dual-wavelength fluorescence channels.
  • Evaluation using simulated images and live HeLa cell imaging.

Main Results:

  • The h-dome algorithm achieved a high f-score of 0.890 in simulated images.
  • The algorithm demonstrated significantly improved pH prediction accuracy compared to conventional methods in live cell experiments.
  • Successful characterization of individual lysosome acidity in ratiometric fluorescence images.

Conclusions:

  • The developed algorithm offers a robust and accurate method for quantifying lysosomal acidity.
  • This advancement aids in a deeper understanding of lysosome function and cellular acidification.
  • The method has potential applications in various cell biology and disease research areas.