Published 1981 | Version v1
Journal article

Potential pancreatic imaging agents. Tellurium-123m labeled DL-α-amino-γ-(phenyltelluro)butyric acid

  • 1. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN

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This report describes the first successful preparation of a /sup 123m/Te-labeled α-amino acid as a potential pancreatic imaging agent. Tellurium-123m labeled DL-α-amino-γ-(phenyltelluro)butyric acid was prepared by basic hydrolysis of the radiolabeled 5-[β-(phenyltelluro)ethyl]hydantoin. The hydantoin was prepared by the reaction of /sup 123m/Te-labeled phenyltellurol, generated by sodium borohydride reduction of diphenyl ditelluride, with 5-(β-bromoethyl)hydantoin. Tissue distribution studies in rats with the /sup 123m/Te-labeled amino acid for periods varying from 30 min to 24 h demonstrated only marginal pancreatic accumulation of radioactivity. The significant result of these studies is that a general synthetic method has been developed for the preparation of /sup 123m/Te-labeled amino acids

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Journal Title
J. Med. Chem.
Journal Volume
24
Journal Issue
7
Series
J. Med. Chem.
Journal Page Range
794-797
ISSN
0022-2623