Published May 2000 | Version v1
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Imaging Tc-99m-labeled FGF-1 targeting in rats

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Recombinant human acidic fibroblast growth factor (FGF-1) was radiolabeled with 99mTc by the HYNIC method. The 99mTc-FGF-1 retained its representative molecular mass, heparin affinity, cellular binding to both low (Kd=9.5 nM) and high (Kd=125 pM) affinity sites, and mitogenic activity. Gamma camera imaging after intravenous dosing in rats confirmed high liver and kidney binding. Heparin significantly decreased 99mTc-FGF-1 liver uptake and increased urinary excretion. These studies illustrate a new method for imaging FGF-1 targeting under various conditions

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S0969805100000901;

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Journal Title
Nuclear Medicine and Biology
Journal Volume
27
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 407-414
ISSN
0969-8051
CODEN
NMBIEO

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Copyright (c) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.