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Novel Tc-99m radiotracers for brain imaging
Boschi, Alessandra; Pasquali, Micol; Uccelli, Licia; Duatti, Adriano.
  • Boschi, Alessandra; University of Ferrara. Department of Radiological sciences. Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine. Ferrara. IT
  • Pasquali, Micol; University of Ferrara. Department of Radiological sciences. Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine. Ferrara. IT
  • Uccelli, Licia; University of Ferrara. Department of Radiological sciences. Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine. Ferrara. IT
  • Duatti, Adriano; University of Ferrara. Department of Radiological sciences. Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine. Ferrara. IT
Braz. arch. biol. technol ; 50(spe): 37-44, Sept. 2007. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-478764
ABSTRACT
A novel class of Tc-99m complexes able to cross the blood brain barrier has been investigated and described here. These compounds are formed by reacting the bis-substituted nitrido precusors [99mTc(N)(PS)2] (PS = phosphino-thiol ligand) with triethylborane (BEt3) under strictly anhydrous conditions and using non-aqueous solvents. The molecular structure of these tracers was not fully established, but preliminary experimental evidence suggests that they result from the interaction of the Lewis base [99mTc(N)(PS)2] with the Lewis acid BEt3, which leads to the formation of the novel -B-NFACE="Symbol">º Tc- adduct. After purification and recovery in a physiological solution, the new borane-nitrido Tc-99m derivatives were injected in rats for evaluating their in vivo biological behavior. Results showed a significant accumulation in brain tissue, thus indicating that these complexes are capable of penetrating the intact blood brain barrier. Uptake in the central nervous system was confirmed by imaging the distribution of activity on the integrated living animal using a YAP(S)SPECT small animal scanner.
RESUMO
Uma nova classe de complexos de Tc-99m capazes de atravessar a barreira hemato-encefálica foi investigada e descrita neste trabalho. Estes compostos são formados reagindo os precursores bissubstituídos do nitrido [99mTc(N)(PS)2] (PS = phosphino-tiol ligante) com trietillborano (BEt3) sob restritas condições anidras e usando solventes não aquosos. A estrutura molecular desses traçadores não foi totalmente estabelecida, mas evidências experimentais preliminares sugerem que eles resultam da interação da base de Lewis [99mTc(N)(PS)2] com o ácido de Lewis BEt3, levando a formação do novo aducto -B-NFACE="Symbol">º Tc-. Após purificação e recuperação em uma solução fisiológica, os novos derivados borano-nitrido-Tc-99m foram injetados em ratos para avaliação de seu comportamento biológico in vivo. Os resultados mostraram uma acumulação significativa no tecido cerebral, indicando que estes complexos são capazes de atravessar a barreira hemato-encefálica íntegra. A captação pelo sistema nervosa central foi confirmada pela imagem da distribuição de atividade em animais vivos, usando um scanner para animais pequenos (YAP(S)SPECT).
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cerebrum / Nitric Oxide Language: English Journal: Braz. arch. biol. technol Journal subject: Biology Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Italy Institution/Affiliation country: University of Ferrara/IT

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cerebrum / Nitric Oxide Language: English Journal: Braz. arch. biol. technol Journal subject: Biology Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Italy Institution/Affiliation country: University of Ferrara/IT