Published May 2003 | Version v1
Journal article

Preparation and biodistribution of 188Re-DTPA

  • 1. Beijing Univ., Beijing (China). Medical Isotopes Research Center

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The radiolabeling of diethylenetriaminepentaacetate (DTPA) with 188Re is investigated. Under the optimum conditions, the labeling efficiency of 188Re-DTPA is more than 95% and the in vitro stability of 188Re-DTPA is satisfied. The radiochemical purity of 188Re-DTPA decreases with the increase of dilution ratio of saline solution. The biodistribution of 188Re-DTPA and Na188ReO4 in normal mice is studied. The data reveals that radioactivity levels in the thyroid gland and the stomach are lower in the 188Re-DTPA group than in the Na188ReO4 perrhenate group. The concentration levels in other tissues including lung, liver, testis, muscle, and blood are low throughout this study for both agents. The 188Re-DTPA is excreted primarily via kidney to urine. The result indicates that 188Re-DTPA should be considered as a potential radiopharmaceutical for endovascular irradiation

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Journal Title
Journal of Nuclear and Radiochemistry
Journal Volume
25
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 124-128
ISSN
0253-9950