Evaluation of [ 18 F]-CP18 as a PET Imaging Tracer for Apoptosis
Molecular imaging and biology : MIB : the official publication of the Academy of Molecular Imaging(2013)
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Purpose We identified and validated [ 18 F]-CP18, a DEVD (the caspase 3 substrate recognition motif) containing substrate-based compound as an imaging tracer for caspase-3 activity in apoptotic cells. Procedures CP18 was radiolabeled with fluorine-18 using click chemistry. The affinity and selectivity of CP18 for caspase-3 were evaluated in vitro . The biodistribution and metabolism pattern of [ 18 F]-CP18 were assessed in vivo . [ 18 F]-CP18 positron emission tomography (PET) scans were performed in a dexamethasone-induced thymic apoptosis mouse model. After imaging, the mice were sacrificed, and individual organs were collected, measured in a gamma counter, and tested for caspase-3 activity. Results In vitro enzymatic caspase-3 assay demonstrated specific cleavage of CP18. In vivo , [ 18 F]-CP18 is predominantly cleared through the kidneys and urine, and is rapidly eliminated from the bloodstream. There was a sixfold increase in caspase activity and a fourfold increase of [ 18 F]-CP18 retention in the dexamethasone-induced thymus of treated versus control mice. Conclusions We report the use [ 18 F]-CP18 as a PET tracer for imaging apoptosis. Our data support further development of this tracer for clinical PET applications.
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Apoptosis, Molecular imaging, PET, Caspase
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