Deep Learning Models for Cell Division Analysis in Epithelial Tissues

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Deep learning models accurately identify and analyze cell divisions in epithelial tissues, revealing insights into tissue growth and repair dynamics.

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Cell division is crucial for tissue growth and repair responses. Deep learning models can automate the analysis of cell divisions in complex tissues, providing valuable insights into spatial and temporal patterns. The study developed deep learning models to detect dividing cells, determine their orientation, and analyze post-division behaviors. These models were trained on time-lapse imaging data of Drosophila pupal wing epithelium. The results show that cell divisions are influenced by tissue tension lines and exhibit spatial synchronicity following wounding. The study also highlights the importance of multiple fluorescent channels for accurate model performance. Overall, the deep learning approach offers a powerful tool for studying dynamic cell behaviors in living tissues.

Statistik

Accurate detection achieved 78.7% of all cell divisions.
U-NetCellDivision10 reduced false positives and negatives by over 80%.
Daughter cells shuffled post-division with a mean shift of 14.8°.
Post-shuffling daughter cells aligned along the global tension axis.
Cell divisions showed no bias towards wounds but exhibited spatial synchronicity post-wounding.

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Deep learning for rapid analysis of cell divisions in vivo during epithelial morphogenesis and repair

by Turley,J. M.... på www.biorxiv.org 03-23-2023

https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.03.20.533343v3

Djupare frågor

How do tissue tensions influence cell division orientations in different biological contexts

In different biological contexts, tissue tensions play a crucial role in influencing cell division orientations. The orientation of cell divisions can be biased by tissue tension, as observed in various studies. For instance, in the Drosophila pupal epithelium model discussed in the context above, cells were found to divide with a small bias at 45° to the proximal/distal (P/D) axis of the wing due to tension caused by hinge contraction. This bias indicates that global tension can influence the orientation of cell divisions.
Moreover, studies have shown that local tissue tensions near segmental boundaries or wound edges can also impact cell division orientations. In some cases, contractile actomyosin cables generate local mechanical forces that orient cell divisions adjacent to these boundaries. However, it is essential to note that while global and local tissue tensions may influence division orientations, other factors such as cell shape and signaling pathways could dominate this process.
Overall, tissue tensions create spatial cues within tissues that guide cellular behaviors like division orientation. Understanding how these tensions interact with cellular processes provides valuable insights into morphogenesis and repair mechanisms within living tissues.

What are the implications of synchronized bursts of cell divisions following tissue wounding

Synchronized bursts of cell divisions following tissue wounding have significant implications for the repair process and overall tissue homeostasis:

Enhanced Tissue Repair: The synchronized burst of cell divisions post-wounding contributes to rapid healing by increasing the number of dividing cells around the wound site. This surge helps repopulate damaged areas quickly and efficiently.

Restoration of Tissue Integrity: By triggering a coordinated response from neighboring cells through synchronized proliferation, wounds are able to close effectively without compromising structural integrity.

Regulation of Cell Migration: While there is an increase in proliferative activity after wounding, there might be a temporary reduction or cessation in migration-related activities closer to the leading edge where cells are actively moving towards closing gaps.

Community Effect: The observation that cells are more likely to divide close together both spatially and temporally suggests a community effect where nearby cells influence each other's behavior during unwounded conditions; this effect is amplified post-wounding when synchronicity increases dramatically.

These synchronized bursts highlight dynamic responses within tissues undergoing repair processes and shed light on how complex interactions between neighboring cells contribute to efficient wound healing mechanisms.

How can deep learning models be further optimized to analyze complex cellular behaviors beyond cell divisions

To optimize deep learning models for analyzing complex cellular behaviors beyond just identifying cell divisions:

Multi-Task Learning: Incorporate multi-task learning approaches where models simultaneously learn multiple tasks related to diverse cellular behaviors such as migration patterns or changes in morphology alongside detecting mitotic events.

Data Augmentation Techniques: Implement advanced data augmentation techniques tailored for specific biological contexts like introducing variations based on known physiological parameters affecting cellular dynamics.

3 .Integration with Other Analytical Tools: Integrate deep learning models with other analytical tools like calcium imaging or gene expression analysis software for comprehensive understanding across different levels - molecular signaling cascades impacting cellular behavior.
4 .Model Interpretability Methods: Develop methods for interpreting model decisions especially when dealing with intricate datasets involving multiple interacting variables ensuring transparency and reliability
5 .Continual Model Training: Continually train models using new data sets incorporating feedback loops from experimental results enhancing adaptability over time
By implementing these strategies along with further advancements in algorithm development tailored specifically for studying dynamic cellular behaviors comprehensively will lead towards more sophisticated analyses providing deeper insights into complex biological systems beyond simple identification tasks like detecting individual mitotic events