Naslov
Directionality quantification of in vitro grown dorsal root ganglion neurites using Fast Fourier Transform

Autori
Emilie, Lerognon ; Tihana, Marciuš ; Antonio, Šarolić ; Damir, Kovačić ; Dries, Braeken ; Damir, Sapunar

Izvornik
Journal of neuroscience methods (0165-0270) 386 (2023); 109796, 10

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
neurites ; methodology for quantification ; Fast Fourier Transform ; FFT

Sažetak
Background The directionality analysis of the neurite outgrowths is an important methodology in neuroscience, especially in determining the behavior of neurons grown on silicon substrates. New method Here we aimed to describe the methodology for quantification of the directionality of neurites based on the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). We performed an image analysis case study that incorporates several software solutions and provides a rapid and precise technique to determine the directionality of neurites. In order to elicit aligned or unaligned neurite growth patterns, we used adult and newborn dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons grown on silicon micro- pillar substrates (MPS) with different pillar widths and spacing. Results Compared to the control glass surfaces the neonatal and adult N52 and IB4 DRG neurites exhibited regular growth patterns more pronounced in the MPS regions with s narrow pillar spacing range. The neurites were preferentially oriented along three directional axes at 30°, 90°, and 150°. Conclusion The proposed methodology showed that FFT analysis is a reliable and easily reproducible method that can be successfully used to test growth patterns of DRG neurites grown on different substrates by considering the direction and angle of the neurites as well as the size of the soma.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti

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