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QUANTIFYING ACTIN FILAMENTS IN MICROSCOPIC IMAGES USING KEYPOINT DETECTION TECHNIQUES AND A FAST MARCHING ALGORITHM.

Yi Liu¹, Alexander Nedo¹, Kody Seward¹

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This study introduces a novel method using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and ResNet to accurately quantify actin filament length and number in microscopic images, improving cellular mechanics research.

Keywords:

Actin filament Convolutional neural network Keypoint detection Quantification analysis

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Area of Science:

Cell Biology
Biophysics
Computational Biology

Background:

Actin filaments are crucial for cellular processes like migration and division.
The dynamic nature of actin cytoskeleton necessitates accurate quantification methods.
Understanding actin mechanics requires precise measurement of filament length and number.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an automated method for quantifying actin filament length and number from microscopic images.
To leverage deep learning for accurate segmentation and keypoint detection of actin filaments.
To provide a robust tool for studying the mechanics of the actin cytoskeleton.

Main Methods:

Utilized a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) for actin filament segmentation.
Employed a modified ResNet architecture to detect filament junctions and endpoints.
Applied a fast marching algorithm to calculate filament number and length based on segmentation and keypoints.
Collected and utilized a dataset of 10 microscopic actin filament images for validation.

Main Results:

The developed method accurately segments actin filaments and detects keypoints.
Quantitative analysis of filament length and number was successfully performed.
The approach demonstrated superior accuracy and faster inference time compared to existing methods.
Experimental validation on a dedicated dataset confirmed the method's efficacy.

Conclusions:

The proposed CNN and ResNet-based approach provides an accurate and efficient solution for quantifying actin filaments.
This method advances the study of cellular mechanics by enabling precise analysis of actin cytoskeleton dynamics.
The findings offer a valuable tool for researchers investigating cellular processes involving actin filaments.