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A Protocol for Real-time 3D Single Particle Tracking

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Expectation maximization based framework for joint localization and parameter estimation in single particle tracking

Ye Lin¹, Sean B Andersson^1,2

¹Division of Systems Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, United States of America.

|May 21, 2021

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We developed an Expectation Maximization (EM) framework for simultaneous localization and parameter estimation in single particle tracking (SPT). Our EM-based methods outperform standard techniques, especially at low signal levels, offering improved accuracy and efficiency for biological macromolecule dynamics.

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Area of Science:

Biophysics
Cellular Dynamics
Image Analysis

Background:

Single Particle Tracking (SPT) is crucial for studying biological macromolecule dynamics within living cells.
Current methods often decouple localization and parameter estimation, potentially limiting accuracy.
Standard techniques include Gaussian fitting (GF) for localization and Mean Square Displacement (MSD) or Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) for parameter analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a unified framework for simultaneous localization and parameter estimation in SPT.
To evaluate the performance of Expectation Maximization (EM) based methods against traditional approaches.
To assess the framework's flexibility with different camera models and noise levels.

Main Methods:

Developed an Expectation Maximization (EM) based framework for integrated localization and parameter estimation.
Implemented and tested two specific methods: Sequential Monte Carlo combined with EM (SMC-EM) and Unscented Kalman Filter combined with EM (U-EM).
Conducted quantitative comparisons using 2D diffusion models across various signal-to-background ratios and diffusion coefficients, considering ideal and sCMOS camera models.

Main Results:

EM-based methods demonstrated superior performance compared to standard GF-MSD/MLE techniques, particularly under low signal conditions.
Both U-EM and SMC-EM achieved comparable accuracy.
U-EM offered significant computational efficiency but is limited to lower diffusion rates due to the Unscented Kalman Filter.

Conclusions:

The proposed EM-based framework provides a more accurate and efficient approach for single particle tracking analysis.
Simultaneous localization and parameter estimation effectively addresses the coupled nature of these problems.
The framework's adaptability to different camera noise models highlights its practical utility in biological research.