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TRAIT2D: a Software for Quantitative Analysis of Single Particle Diffusion Data.

Francesco Reina¹, John M A Wigg², Mariia Dmitrieva³

¹Leibniz-Institut für Photonische Technologien e.V, Jena, Germany.

|February 22, 2022

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TRAIT2D is a new Python library for analyzing single particle tracking (SPT) data. It offers advanced analysis, accounting for localization uncertainty and selecting appropriate diffusion models for high-speed microscopy.

Keywords:

Data analysis Diffusion Graphical User Interface Microscopy Python Simulation Single Particle Tracking

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Area of Science:

Optical Microscopy
Biophysics
Materials Science

Background:

Single particle tracking (SPT) is crucial for studying particle mobility in biological and model membranes.
Advancements in microscopy, like Interferometric Scattering microscopy, enable high-framerate, long-duration trajectory recording.
Conventional analysis pipelines often underestimate localization uncertainties in high-speed SPT data.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a Python library, TRAIT2D, for analyzing high-sampling-rate single particle diffusion.
To introduce a novel analysis pipeline that accounts for localization uncertainty.
To provide a platform for simulating trajectories and testing analysis methods.

Main Methods:

Development of the TRAIT2D Python library for 2D single particle tracking analysis.
Implementation of a localization-uncertainty-aware data analysis pipeline.
Inclusion of a trajectory simulation platform and customizable diffusion models.
Integration of graphical user interfaces for accessibility.

Main Results:

TRAIT2D enables high-sampling-rate particle diffusion analysis with improved accuracy.
The library statistically selects the most appropriate diffusion model for the data.
A simulation platform facilitates testing of tracking algorithms and analysis approaches.
User-friendly interfaces lower the barrier for researchers without extensive programming experience.

Conclusions:

TRAIT2D provides a robust and accessible tool for analyzing high-speed single particle tracking data.
The library's focus on localization uncertainty and statistical model selection enhances diffusion analysis.
TRAIT2D empowers researchers to gain deeper insights into particle dynamics across various scientific fields.