CN105931281B - The method that brain function network is quantitatively portrayed based on network characterization entropy - Google Patents

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CN105931281B CN201610230029.8A CN201610230029A CN105931281B CN 105931281 B CN105931281 B CN 105931281B CN 201610230029 A CN201610230029 A CN 201610230029A CN 105931281 B CN105931281 B CN 105931281B
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The invention discloses a kind of method that brain function network is quantitatively portrayed based on network characterization entropy, step includes:Gather the fMRI data under quiescent condition and pre-processed, selection includes the brain template of cerebral cortex function division, single brain area in brain template is regarded as to a node in brain function network, average time sequence signal of the abstraction function magnetic resonance imaging data in each node, function connects between calculate node, obtain function connects matrix, function connects matrix progress binaryzation is obtained into adjacency matrix, form brain function network, calculate the eigenvector centrality degree and encircled energy of each node in brain function network, brain network Characteristic Entropy is calculated according to the encircled energy of each node in brain function network.It is of the invention quantitatively to portray brain function network to disclose brain development and aging rule by brain network Characteristic Entropy, have the advantages that principle is simple, it is convenient to realize, the interior result of subject is stable, different classes of sample sensitivity is good.

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The method that brain function network is quantitatively portrayed based on network characterization entropy
Technical field
The present invention relates to the brain network research field based on functional mri (fMRI) data, and in particular to a kind of The method that brain function network is quantitatively portrayed based on network characterization entropy.
Background technology
The principle of functional mri be by magnetic shake radiography measure neuron activity caused by it is hemodynamic change. For example:When stimulating some sense organs, the specific some brain domain activation of cerebral cortex, the brain area of these activation sends neural letter Number, using magnetic shake radiography obtain nerve signal, obtain a series of images.It is various multiple that people perform motion, sensation, higher cognitive etc. During miscellaneous task, some nerve signals of intracerebral can be evoked, the brain activity of this physiological causes local cerebral blood flow, brain blood to hold, The change of energetic supersession, so as to cause the change of tissue magnetic.FMRI is as a kind of live body cerebral function imaging technology, because it has The advantages of Noninvasive, preferable spatial and temporal resolution, rapidly become the most frequently used brain imaging technique of cranial nerve scientific research.
Either field of biology, technical field, social field or other scientific domains all generate similarly phase Mutual associated data set.In the past few decades, in order to portray these data sets, Complex Networks Analysis is arisen at the historic moment.It is complicated Network analysis mainly quantitatively portrays the topological property of given network by graph theory.Brain connection data refer to functional connection or knot Structure follows the trail of the network that connection is formed, and it has common feature with biological or physical system, while researcher has found brain from micro- Small neuron so utilizes Complex Networks Analysis technique study to could set up network model on the different level such as brain area Brain network attribute recognizes and studied brain function activity and provides a kind of brand-new Research Thinking on the whole for people.
2006, Achard Sophi et al. portrayed function connects using discrete wavelet change conversion fMRI data estimations Frequency dependence matrix, it is concluded that:Low-frequency oscillation data set has worldlet (small world) property in fMRI data. Van den Heuvel MP in 2008 et al. are based on voxel (voxel- according to tranquillization function nuclear magnetic resonance (rs-fMRI) data Wise) method, builds the function connects between voxel, and then the statistical attribute of calculating network figure finds the cluster of brain function network Coefficient ratio corresponds to the big of random network, and average path length is shorter than random network, indicates the small of brain function network World's characteristic;In addition, the power law distribution that power rate exponential approximation is equal to 2, table are obeyed in the distribution of function connects between voxel and voxel The uncalibrated visual servo characteristic (scale free network) of bright brain function network.But, these topologicaies property derived above are only carved A feature of brain function network is drawn, these are characterized in isolated, and its application is limited to.Such as we are explored by very The brain development of multifactor impact, it is necessary to which these characteristics are carried out into comprehensive analysis, extracts the structure trend feature of network, how to lead to Cross comprehensive analysis quantitatively to portray brain function network to explore network characterization entropy and brain development, aging rule, have become one Key technical problem urgently to be resolved hurrily.
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The technical problem to be solved in the present invention:For the above mentioned problem of prior art, there is provided pass through brain network Characteristic Entropy Announcement brain development and aging rule, with principle is simple, realization is easy, the interior result stability of subject is high, different classes of sensitive The good method that brain function network is quantitatively portrayed based on network characterization entropy of property.
In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problem, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:
A kind of method that brain function network is quantitatively portrayed based on network characterization entropy, step is included:
1) fMRI data under collection quiescent condition;
2) pre-processed for the fMRI data collected;
3) selection includes the brain template of cerebral cortex function division;
4) pretreated fMRI data is directed to, the Different brain region in brain template is regarded as brain function network In node, so as to extract the coefficient correlation between the average time sequence signal of each node, calculate node, obtain function company Matrix is connect, function connects matrix progress binaryzation is obtained into adjacency matrix, so that brain function network is formed, the adjacent square Formation into brain function network feature node interphase interaction relation, reflect the topological attribute of brain function network;
5) the eigenvector centrality degree and encircled energy of each node in brain function network are calculated;
6) brain network Characteristic Entropy is calculated according to the encircled energy of each node in brain function network.
Preferably, the step 4) detailed step include:
4.1) pretreated fMRI data is directed to, the Different brain region in brain template is regarded as brain function net Node in network, extracts the average time sequence signal of each node;
4.2) using the coefficient correlation between formula (1) calculate node, the time series that a symmetrical size is n*n is obtained Correlation matrix A (aij), wherein n represents brain function network node number, aijRepresent the average time sequence signal x of node iiWith section Point j average time sequence signal xjBetween coefficient correlation, the function connects between node, therefore institute are represented with coefficient correlation State time series correlation matrix A (aij) illustrate in brain function network function connects, referred to as function connects matrix between each node;
In formula (1), E (xixj) represent xixjMathematic expectaion, E (xi) represent xiMathematic expectaion, E (xj) represent xjMathematics Expect,Represent xi 2Mathematic expectaion, E2(xi) represent xiSquare of mathematic expectaion,Represent xj 2Mathematic expectaion, E2(xj) represent xjSquare of mathematic expectaion;
4.3) the function connects matrix is directed to, first according to the corresponding statistical value p of function connects between any two node, Corrected by Bonferroni, function connects correspondence statistical value p being more than between the node pair of default statistical value are set to 0, will The function connects that correspondence statistical value p is less than or equal between the node pair of default statistical value are set to 1, secondly by the function connects The element for being less than 0 in matrix is set to 0, so that the function connects matrix binaryzation is obtained into adjacency matrix formation brain function net Network, the brain function network features node interphase interaction relation, reflects the topological attribute of brain function network.
Preferably, the step 4.3) in default statistical value be 0.05.
Preferably, the step 5) detailed step include:
5.1) i-th of component conduct of the eigenvalue of maximum character pair vector of the adjacency matrix is calculated according to formula (2) The eigenvector centrality degree of i-th of node in adjacency matrix;
In formula (2), eiRepresent the eigenvector centrality degree of i-th of node in adjacency matrix, aijRepresent i-th in adjacency matrix Function connects between individual node and j-th of node, λ represents the corresponding eigenvalue of maximum of adjacency matrix, ejRepresent the corresponding spies of λ Vector is levied, n represents brain function network node number;
5.2) encircled energy of each node in adjacency matrix is calculated according to formula (3);
In formula (3), IiRepresent the encircled energy of i-th of node in adjacency matrix, eiRepresent i-th of section in adjacency matrix The eigenvector centrality degree of point, n represents brain function network node number.
Preferably, the step 6) in calculate brain network Characteristic Entropy function expression such as formula (4) shown in;
In formula (4), E represents brain network Characteristic Entropy, IiRepresent the encircled energy of i-th of node in adjacency matrix, n tables Show brain function network node number.
Preferably, the step 2) detailed step include:
2.1) image of the preceding specified number of frames of remove function magnetic resonance imaging data;
2.2) subject that amplitude exceedes specified threshold is moved in removing function magnetic resonance imaging data on head;
2.3) interlayer time adjustment is carried out for fMRI data;
2.4) the dynamic correction of wardrobe is entered for fMRI data;
2.5) Spatial normalization processing is carried out for fMRI data;
2.6) fMRI data is carried out at space smoothing using the gaussian kernel function of specified size halfwidth Reason;
2.7) time-domain filtering is carried out to fMRI data using assigned frequency is interval;
2.8) for fMRI data carry out return full brain average signal, white matter, hydrocrania average signal and Dynamic parameter.
Preferably, the step 2.6) in specify size halfwidth specifically refer to 6mm half-breadth it is high.
Preferably, the step 2.7) in specify frequency separation specifically refer to 0.01~0.08Hz.
The present invention is had the advantage that based on the method tool that network characterization entropy quantitatively portrays brain function network:
1st, the present invention regards the single brain area in brain template as the node in network, is total to by extracting function magnetic after pretreatment Shake average time sequence signal of the imaging data in each node, the function connects between calculate node, obtains function connects square Battle array, obtains adjacency matrix by function connects matrix progress binaryzation, brain function network is formed, for the adjoining square of brain function network Battle array, calculates the eigenvector centrality degree and encircled energy of each node respectively, has excavated and the essential topological attribute of network Related feature.
2nd, the present invention is theoretical by existing shannon entropy, and brain net is calculated according to the encircled energy of each node Network Characteristic Entropy, it is possible thereby to calculate the brain network of different developmental phases by comparing, explores brain development and aging rule, leads to Cross and repeat experimental verification stability of the network characterization entropy on individual, to explore brain development, aging using network characterization entropy Rule offer method and thinking, with principle is simple, realization is easy, the interior result stability of subject is high, different classes of sensitivity is good Advantage.
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As shown in figure 1, the present embodiment is included the step of the method for brain function network is quantitatively portrayed based on network characterization entropy:
1) fMRI data under collection quiescent condition;
2) pre-processed for the fMRI data collected;
3) selection includes the brain template of cerebral cortex function division;
4) pretreated fMRI data is directed to, the Different brain region in brain template is regarded as brain function network In node, so as to extract the coefficient correlation between the average time sequence signal of each node, calculate node, obtain function company Matrix is connect, function connects matrix progress binaryzation is obtained into adjacency matrix, so that brain function network is formed, the adjacent square Formation into brain function network feature node interphase interaction relation and reflect the topological attribute of brain function network;
5) the eigenvector centrality degree and encircled energy of each node in brain function network are calculated;
6) brain network Characteristic Entropy is calculated according to the encircled energy of each node in brain function network.
The present embodiment step 1) in, gather the functional mri under quiescent condition (resting state) During (functional magnetic resonance imaging, abbreviation fMRI) data, the equipment used is swept for nuclear magnetic resonance Instrument, and selection fast gradient echo mode are retouched, needs setting scan period, thickness, the number of plies, scan matrix, scanning to regard before scanning Require that subject keeps head still, closes eyes and loosens in the sweep parameters such as open country, scanning process, but keep clear-headed.
In the present embodiment, step 2) detailed step include:
2.1) image of the preceding specified number of frames of remove function magnetic resonance imaging data, for eliminate magnetic field saturation to number It is specially to remove preceding 5 two field picture according to the inaccurate influence brought, in the present embodiment;
2.2) subject that amplitude exceedes specified threshold is moved in removing function magnetic resonance imaging data on head;
2.3) interlayer time adjustment is carried out for fMRI data;
2.4) the dynamic correction of wardrobe is entered for fMRI data;
2.5) Spatial normalization processing is carried out for fMRI data;
2.6) fMRI data is carried out at space smoothing using the gaussian kernel function of specified size halfwidth Reason;In the present embodiment, step 2.6) in specify size halfwidth specifically refer to 6mm half-breadth it is high;
2.7) time-domain filtering is carried out to fMRI data using assigned frequency is interval;In the present embodiment, step 2.6) frequency separation is specified to specifically refer to 0.01~0.08Hz in;
2.8) for fMRI data carry out return full brain average signal, white matter, hydrocrania average signal and Dynamic parameter, to reduce hardware noise.
In the present embodiment, step 2.2)~2.8) specifically use Statistical Parametric Mapping softwares (SPM8) realized under Matlab operations, pass through above-mentioned processing, it is possible to increase the degree of accuracy of fMRI data.
Brain template is the cerebral cortex function division that forefathers are determined by methods such as task state active region detections, the present embodiment Step 3) in, brain template of the selection comprising cerebral cortex function division is specially Montreal Neurological Anatomical Automatic Labeling (AAL) template that Institute (MNI) mechanism is provided, it includes altogether 116 Individual brain area;In addition it is also possible to select other to generally acknowledge relatively stable brain template as needed.
In the present embodiment, step 4) detailed step include:
The step 4) detailed step include:
4.1) pretreated fMRI data is directed to, the Different brain region in brain template is regarded as brain function net Node in network, extracts the average time sequence signal of each node;
4.2) using the coefficient correlation between formula (1) calculate node, the time series that a symmetrical size is n*n is obtained Correlation matrix A (aij), wherein n represents brain function network node number, aijRepresent the average time sequence signal x of node iiWith section Point j average time sequence signal xjBetween coefficient correlation, the function connects between node, therefore institute are represented with coefficient correlation State time series correlation matrix A (aij) illustrate in brain function network function connects, referred to as function connects matrix between each node;
In formula (1), E (xixj) represent xixjMathematic expectaion, E (xi) represent xiMathematic expectaion, E (xj) represent xjMathematics Expect,Represent xi 2Mathematic expectaion, E2(xi) represent xiSquare of mathematic expectaion,Represent xj 2Mathematic expectaion, E2(xj) represent xjSquare of mathematic expectaion;
4.3) the function connects matrix is directed to, first according to the corresponding statistical value p of function connects between any two node, Corrected by Bonferroni, function connects correspondence statistical value p being more than between the node pair of default statistical value are set to 0, will The function connects that correspondence statistical value p is less than or equal between the node pair of default statistical value are set to 1, secondly by the function connects The element for being less than 0 in matrix is set to 0, so that the function connects matrix binaryzation is obtained into adjacency matrix formation brain function net Network, the brain function network features node interphase interaction relation, reflects the topological attribute of brain function network.
In the present embodiment, step 4.3) in default statistical value be 0.05.
In the present embodiment, step 5) detailed step include:
5.1) i-th of component conduct of the eigenvalue of maximum character pair vector of the adjacency matrix is calculated according to formula (2) The eigenvector centrality degree (eigenvector centrality) of i-th of node in adjacency matrix;
In formula (2), eiRepresent the eigenvector centrality degree of i-th of node in adjacency matrix, aijRepresent i-th in adjacency matrix Function connects between individual node and j-th of node, λ represents the corresponding eigenvalue of maximum of adjacency matrix, ejRepresent the corresponding spies of λ Vector is levied, n represents brain function network node number;
5.2) encircled energy of each node in adjacency matrix is calculated according to formula (3);
In formula (3), IiRepresent the encircled energy of i-th of node in adjacency matrix, eiRepresent i-th of section in adjacency matrix The eigenvector centrality degree of point, n represents brain function network node number;
In the present embodiment, step 6) in calculate shown in the function expression such as formula (4) of brain network Characteristic Entropy;
In formula (4), E represents brain network Characteristic Entropy, IiRepresent the encircled energy of i-th of node in adjacency matrix, n tables Show brain function network node number.Function expression shown in formula (4) is the information entropy theory brain net by existing Shannon The entropy of network, brain function network is quantitatively portrayed based on network characterization entropy, can be used for exploring brain development, aging rule.
In order to assess performance of the brain network Characteristic Entropy in brain function network application, two factors must be considered:1st, again Survey reliability (test-retest reliability):It is big that the height of test reflects network Characteristic Entropy changeability in subject It is small, weigh stability of the network characterization entropy in time domain, 2, sensitivity:Examined by double sample t or non-parametric test is examined It is different classes of (for example:Between men and women) subject between difference it is whether notable.The present embodiment matches totally 97 people (male for sex 54, women 43) same a collection of subject, by two Scan fMRI data obtaining collecting in the case of different time (Scan it Between be separated by one week), the test and sensitivity of calculating network Characteristic Entropy.It is 27.83 years old to be tested average age, and variance is 5.09 In year, age distribution is as shown in Figure 2.
Test refers to same tranquillization state functional MRI experiment in the different time to the testing of same subject colony The degree of consistency of resulting measurement result.In function connects group, interclass correlation coefficient intra-class is commonly used The test of one measurement of correlation (ICC) quantitative predication.Survey article is delivered with reference to Zuo Xi nian within 2014 test-retest reliabilities of resting-state FMRI measurements inhuman brain functional connectomics:Test is divided into five in A systems neuroscience perspective Individual grade:It is relatively low:0<ICC≤0.2, typically:0.2<ICC≤0.4, it is medium:0.4<ICC≤0.6, significantly:0.6<ICC≤0.8, It is higher:0.8<ICC≤1.In the present embodiment, the step of calculating the test of brain network Characteristic Entropy using interclass correlation coefficient Including:
A1 two Scan fMRI data (Scan1 and Scan2)) are respectively adopted into the present embodiment based on network characterization entropy to determine The method that amount portrays brain function network calculates brain network Characteristic Entropy, is tested number n=97, pendulous frequency d=2, network characterization Entropy is E, Eij(i=1 ... d;J=1 ..., n) refer to the network characterization entropy that j-th of subject is obtained when ith is measured.It will calculate Obtained brain network Characteristic Entropy is modeled using linear mixed model Linear mixed models (LMM), linear mixed model Expression formula be Eij0j+eij0j00+p0j, wherein μ00It is a fixed parameter, it refers to all d measurements of subject Network characterization entropy average, λ0jFor intermediate parameters, p0jAnd eijIt is that obedience average is that 0 variance is respectivelyWithIndependence just State is distributed random error, p0jRefer to the error between subject, eijRefer to measurement error.If μ00Notable is not 0, then brain Mean coefficient ICC (E) definition is as shown in formula (5) in the group of network characterization entropy.
In formula (5), MSb(E) it is the summation of variance between sample two-by-two, MSw(E) it is mean square error in all subjects,WithFor variance.
A2 SS) is calculatedpAnd SSe
According to linear mixed model Eij, in order to estimate interclass correlation coefficient ICC, SS is calculated according to formula (6) and (7)pWith SSe
In formula (6) and (7), SSpFor poor quadratic sum, SS between groupeFor overall error quadratic sum,It is j-th of sample in ith The network characterization entropy obtained during measurement, n is number of samples, whereinSample average between i-th of sample group,Sample in jth group group This average,The expression formula of total sample average three refers to formula (8).
In formula (8), d is pendulous frequency, and remaining meaning of parameters is identical with formula (6) and (7), will not be repeated here.
A3) estimation ICC (E).
MSb=SSp/ (n-1) and MSw=SSe/ (n-1) (d-1) mathematic expectaion is respectively
Therefore,WithUnbiased esti-mator such as formula (9) shown in;
In formula (9),For varianceUnbiased esti-mator,For varianceUnbiased esti-mator.
Shown in so ICC (E) estimation such as formula (10);
In formula (10),For varianceUnbiased esti-mator,For varianceUnbiased esti-mator.In the present embodiment, final meter The estimate for calculating the test ICC (E) for obtaining brain network Characteristic Entropy is 0.96, and the present embodiment is quantitative based on network characterization entropy The test value for portraying the method for brain function network belongs to higher level, and the present embodiment quantitatively portrays brain based on network characterization entropy Changeability is small in this measurement subject of brain network Characteristic Entropy in the method for functional network, and time-domain stability is high.
Obtained by sensitivity refers to same tranquillization state functional MRI experiment to different classes of subject colony testing The otherness degree of measurement result.In statistics, we examine the difference of two groups of different groups frequently with double sample t Property, conspicuousness p value is set to 0.05, if p<0.05, then two groups of different groups there is significant difference, otherwise two under the measurement Group different groups are not significantly different under the measurement.In the present embodiment, the step of determining sensitivity includes:
B1) same subject scan1 and scan2 time serieses are combined, and calculate the network characterization entropy being each tested.
B2 linear regression model (LRM), E=β) are set up01× age, wherein E represent that observable variable refers specifically to network Characteristic Entropy, obtained residual error is used for subsequent analysis, wherein β0、β1Regression coefficient is represented, age is independent variable.
B3 obtained residual error) is divided into two groups according to sex,
B4) examined using double sample t, examine the difference of two groups of subject network characterization entropys of men and women, calculating obtains p=0.024, P is known according to significance p=0.05<0.05.
In summary, the research at present for brain network is generally qualitative analysis, and the present embodiment is fixed based on network characterization entropy Amount portrays the definition of the method combining information entropy of brain function network, probes into the definition of network characterization entropy, brain net can be portrayed by providing The entropy definition of network complexity, and measure intraindividual stability (test) and the other sensitivity checking of region class from investigating The reliability of network characterization entropy, and then comparative development, the network characterization entropy of aging different times brain, seek network characterization entropy The relation existed between brain development, aging rule, and development, rate of ageing, so as to study brain development, aging rule Rule.
Described above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and protection scope of the present invention is not limited merely to above-mentioned implementation Example, all technical schemes belonged under thinking of the present invention belong to protection scope of the present invention.It should be pointed out that for the art Those of ordinary skill for, some improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of the present invention, these improvements and modifications It should be regarded as protection scope of the present invention.

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1. a kind of method that brain function network is quantitatively portrayed based on network characterization entropy, it is characterised in that step includes:
1) fMRI data under collection quiescent condition;
2) pre-processed for the fMRI data collected;
3) selection includes the brain template of cerebral cortex function division;
4) pretreated fMRI data is directed to, the Different brain region in brain template is regarded as in brain function network Node, so as to extract the coefficient correlation between the average time sequence signal of each node, calculate node, obtains function connects square Battle array, adjacency matrix is obtained by function connects matrix progress binaryzation, so that brain function network is formed, the adjacency matrix shape Into brain function network feature node interphase interaction relation, reflect the topological attribute of brain function network;
5) the eigenvector centrality degree and encircled energy of each node in brain function network are calculated;
6) brain network Characteristic Entropy is calculated according to the encircled energy of each node in brain function network;
The step 4) detailed step include:
4.1) pretreated fMRI data is directed to, the Different brain region in brain template is regarded as in brain function network Node, extract the average time sequence signal of each node;
4.2) using the coefficient correlation between formula (1) calculate node, the time series that a symmetrical size is n*n is obtained related Matrix A (aij), wherein n represents brain function network node number, aijRepresent the average time sequence signal x of node iiWith node j Average time sequence signal xjBetween coefficient correlation, the function connects between node are represented with coefficient correlation, therefore described Time series correlation matrix A (aij) illustrate in brain function network function connects, referred to as function connects matrix between each node;
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In formula (1), E (xixj) represent xixjMathematic expectaion, E (xi) represent xiMathematic expectaion, E (xj) represent xjMathematic expectaion,RepresentMathematic expectaion, E2(xi) represent xiSquare of mathematic expectaion,Represent xj 2Mathematic expectaion, E2(xj) Represent xjSquare of mathematic expectaion;
4.3) the function connects matrix is directed to, first according to the corresponding statistical value p of function connects between any two node, is passed through Bonferroni is corrected, and function connects correspondence statistical value p being more than between the node pair of default statistical value are set to 0, by correspondence The function connects that statistical value p is less than or equal between the node pair of default statistical value are set to 1, secondly by the function connects matrix In be less than 0 element be set to 0 so that by the function connects matrix binaryzation obtain adjacency matrix formation brain function network, institute State brain function network and feature node interphase interaction relation, reflect the topological attribute of brain function network.
2. the method according to claim 1 that brain function network is quantitatively portrayed based on network characterization entropy, it is characterised in that institute State step 4.3) in default statistical value be 0.05.
3. the method according to claim 1 that brain function network is quantitatively portrayed based on network characterization entropy, it is characterised in that institute State step 5) detailed step include:
5.1) i-th of component that the eigenvalue of maximum character pair vector of the adjacency matrix is calculated according to formula (2) is used as adjoining The eigenvector centrality degree of i-th of node in matrix;
<mrow> <msub> <mi>e</mi> <mi>i</mi> </msub> <mo>=</mo> <mfrac> <mn>1</mn> <mi>&amp;lambda;</mi> </mfrac> <munderover> <mo>&amp;Sigma;</mo> <mrow> <mi>j</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>1</mn> <mo>,</mo> <mi>j</mi> <mo>&amp;NotEqual;</mo> <mi>i</mi> </mrow> <mi>n</mi> </munderover> <msub> <mi>a</mi> <mrow> <mi>i</mi> <mi>j</mi> </mrow> </msub> <msub> <mi>e</mi> <mi>j</mi> </msub> <mo>-</mo> <mo>-</mo> <mo>-</mo> <mrow> <mo>(</mo> <mn>2</mn> <mo>)</mo> </mrow> </mrow>
In formula (2), eiRepresent the eigenvector centrality degree of i-th of node in adjacency matrix, aijRepresent i-th of section in adjacency matrix Function connects between point and j-th of node, λ represents the corresponding eigenvalue of maximum of adjacency matrix, ejRepresent the corresponding features of λ to Amount, n represents brain function network node number;
5.2) encircled energy of each node in adjacency matrix is calculated according to formula (3);
<mrow> <msub> <mi>I</mi> <mi>i</mi> </msub> <mo>=</mo> <mfrac> <msub> <mi>e</mi> <mi>i</mi> </msub> <mrow> <munderover> <mo>&amp;Sigma;</mo> <mrow> <mi>i</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>1</mn> </mrow> <mi>n</mi> </munderover> <msub> <mi>e</mi> <mi>i</mi> </msub> </mrow> </mfrac> <mo>-</mo> <mo>-</mo> <mo>-</mo> <mrow> <mo>(</mo> <mn>3</mn> <mo>)</mo> </mrow> </mrow>
In formula (3), IiRepresent the encircled energy of i-th of node in adjacency matrix, eiRepresent i-th node in adjacency matrix Eigenvector centrality degree, n represents brain function network node number.
4. the method according to claim 1 that brain function network is quantitatively portrayed based on network characterization entropy, it is characterised in that institute State step 6) in calculate brain network Characteristic Entropy function expression such as formula (4) shown in;
<mrow> <mi>E</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mo>-</mo> <munderover> <mo>&amp;Sigma;</mo> <mrow> <mi>i</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>1</mn> </mrow> <mi>n</mi> </munderover> <msub> <mi>I</mi> <mi>i</mi> </msub> <mi>ln</mi> <mi> </mi> <msub> <mi>I</mi> <mi>i</mi> </msub> <mo>-</mo> <mo>-</mo> <mo>-</mo> <mrow> <mo>(</mo> <mn>4</mn> <mo>)</mo> </mrow> </mrow>
In formula (4), E represents brain network Characteristic Entropy, IiThe encircled energy of i-th of node in adjacency matrix is represented, n represents brain Functional network node number.
5. the method according to claim 1 that brain function network is quantitatively portrayed based on network characterization entropy, it is characterised in that institute State step 2) detailed step include:
2.1) image of the preceding specified number of frames of remove function magnetic resonance imaging data;
2.2) subject that amplitude exceedes specified threshold is moved on head in removing function magnetic resonance imaging data;
2.3) interlayer time adjustment is carried out for fMRI data;
2.4) the dynamic correction of wardrobe is entered for fMRI data;
2.5) Spatial normalization processing is carried out for fMRI data;
2.6) space smoothing processing is carried out to fMRI data using the gaussian kernel function of specified size halfwidth;
2.7) time-domain filtering is carried out to fMRI data using assigned frequency is interval;
2.8) full brain average signal, white matter, hydrocrania average signal and head is returned for fMRI data progress to move Parameter.
6. the method according to claim 5 that brain function network is quantitatively portrayed based on network characterization entropy, it is characterised in that institute State step 2.6) in specify size halfwidth specifically refer to 6mm half-breadth it is high.
7. the method according to claim 5 that brain function network is quantitatively portrayed based on network characterization entropy, it is characterised in that institute State step 2.7) in specify frequency separation specifically refer to 0.01~0.08Hz.
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