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ArticleNature methods2023

ERnet: a tool for the semantic segmentation and quantitative analysis of endoplasmic reticulum topology.

Meng Lu, Charles N Christensen, Jana M Weber, Tasuku Konno, Nino F Läubli, Katharina M Scherer, Edward Avezov, Pietro Lio, Alexei A Lapkin, Gabriele S Kaminski Schierle and 1 more

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Article in Nature methods, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers.

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Meng LuDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
Charles N ChristensenDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
Jana M WeberDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2867-0087
Tasuku KonnoUK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Cambridge and Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
Nino F LäubliDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2894-2385
Katharina M SchererDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
Edward AvezovUK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Cambridge and Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
Pietro LioArtificial Intelligence Group, Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
Alexei A LapkinDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7621-0889
Gabriele S Kaminski SchierleDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1843-2202
Clemens F KaminskiDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. cfk23@cam.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5194-0962

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Medical Research Council G0902243Medical Research Council MR/K02292X/1
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Abstract

The ability to quantify structural changes of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is crucial for understanding the structure and function of this organelle. However, the rapid movement and complex topology of ER networks make this challenging. Here, we construct a state-of-the-art semantic segmentation method that we call ERnet for the automatic classification of sheet and tubular ER domains inside individual cells. Data are skeletonized and represented by connectivity graphs, enabling precise and efficient quantification of network connectivity. ERnet generates metrics on topology and integrity of ER structures and quantifies structural change in response to genetic or metabolic manipulation. We validate ERnet using data obtained by various ER-imaging methods from different cell types as well as ground truth images of synthetic ER structures. ERnet can be deployed in an automatic high-throughput and unbiased fashion and identifies subtle changes in ER phenotypes that may inform on disease progression and response to therapy.

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