Published March 2006 | Version v1
Journal article

A new technique for labeling of [11C]-choline, a positron-emitting tracer for tumor imaging

  • 1. PET Center, Beijing (China). PLA General Hospital
  • 2. Normal University, Beijing (China). Dept. of Chemistry

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[11C]-choline has been reported as a potential tracer for imaging a variety of human tumors with positron emission tomography (PET). A new labeling technique for [11C]-choline was established depending on parameters optimized, such as reaction time, volume, temperature, and the quantity of DMAE. The synthesis yield was improved from 82.0% to 96.5% (EOB), while the consumption of DMAE precursor decreased from 60 to 2 mg. Absolute yield of [11C]-choline was 2500 MBq for a 10-minute irradiation at 15 μA, and a total synthesis time of less than 8 minutes from [11C]-CH3I to [11C]-choline. (author)

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Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
267
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 665-668
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCDM

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