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Relating the Morphology of Bipolar Neurons to Fractal Dimension

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: By analyzing reconstructed three-dimensional images of retinal bipolar neurons, we show that their dendritic arbors weave through space in a manner that generates fractal-like behavior quantified by an ‘effective’ fractal dimension. Examining this fractal weave along with traditional morphological parameters reveals a dependence of arbor fractal dimension on the summation of the lengths of the arbor’s dendrites. We discuss the implications of this behavior for healthy neurons and also for the morphological deterioration of unhealthy neurons in response to diseases.

Source: Fractal and Fractional

DOI: 10.3390/fractalfract9010009

Authors: Bret Brouse, Conor Rowland, Richard P. Taylor

Institution: University of Oregon

Language: English

Topic: Cell Image Analysis Techniques

Subfield: Biophysics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,069