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The Power of Two-Dimensional Dwell-Time Analysis for Model Discrimination, Temporal Resolution, Multichannel Analysis and Level Detection

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Two-dimensional (2D) dwell-time analysis of time series of single-channel patch-clamp current was improved by employing a Hinkley detector for jump detection, introducing a genetic fit algorithm, replacing maximum likelihood by a least square criterion, averaging over a field of 9 or 25 bins in the 2D plane and normalizing per measuring time, not per events. Using simulated time series for the generation of the “theoretical” 2D histograms from assumed Markov models enabled the incorporation of the measured filter response and noise. The effects of these improvements were tested with respect to the temporal resolution, accuracy of the determination of the rate constants of the Markov model, sensitivity to noise and requirement of open time and length of the time series. The 2D fit was better than the classical hidden Markov model (HMM) fit in all tested fields. The temporal resolution of the two most efficient algorithms, the 2D fit and the subsequent HMM/beta fit, enabled the determination of rate constants 10 times faster than the corner frequency of the low-pass filter. The 2D fit was much less sensitive to noise. The requirement of computing time is a problem of the 2D fit (100 times that of the HMM fit) but can now be handled by personal computers. The studies revealed a fringe benefit of 2D analysis: it can reveal the “true” single-channel current when the filter has reduced the apparent current level by averaging over undetected fast gating.

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We thank Dr. Amke Caliebe for statistical advice. This work was supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (Ha712/11-3, Ha 712/14-2) and the Bundesministerium für Bïldung und Forschung (03F0261A).

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Huth, T., Schroeder, I. & Hansen, UP. The Power of Two-Dimensional Dwell-Time Analysis for Model Discrimination, Temporal Resolution, Multichannel Analysis and Level Detection. J Membrane Biol 214, 19–32 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00232-006-0074-6

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