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Hongbo Guo^1,2, Jingjing Yu³, Zhenhua Hu²

¹The School of Information Sciences and Technology, Northwest University, Xi'an, China.

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This study introduces a new hybrid clustering algorithm for bioluminescence tomography (BLT) to automatically identify multiple light sources. The method improves accuracy in preclinical imaging without needing to specify the number of targets.

Keywords:

bioluminescence tomography hybrid clustering algorithm in vivo optical imaging multiple-source resolving

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Bioluminescence tomography (BLT) is a powerful preclinical imaging technique for localizing and quantifying internal light-emitting sources.
A significant challenge in BLT is accurately resolving multiple bioluminescent sources simultaneously.
Existing methods often require prior knowledge of the number of sources, limiting their applicability.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel, automated method for resolving multiple bioluminescent sources in BLT.
To address the limitations of existing BLT techniques by eliminating the need to predefine the number of targets.
To enhance the accuracy and stability of multiple-source reconstruction in BLT.

Main Methods:

A hybrid clustering algorithm combining Affinity Propagation (AP) and K-means was developed.
The clustering algorithm was integrated into a general multiple-source reconstruction framework for BLT.
The method was validated using numerical simulations and in vivo experiments with a 4T1-luc2 mouse model.

Main Results:

The proposed hybrid clustering algorithm successfully identified multiple bioluminescent sources automatically.
The integrated framework provided stable reconstructions and accurate source localization without prior target number specification.
Experiments demonstrated the method's effectiveness in a relevant preclinical cancer model.

Conclusions:

The novel hybrid clustering approach offers a significant advancement for multiple-source resolving in BLT.
This method enhances the capability of BLT for preclinical research by enabling automated and accurate detection of multiple targets.
The technique shows strong potential for broader applications in preclinical bioluminescence imaging.