Application of macroautoradiography and instantimage in radiopharmaceutical research

Jeng Jong Hwang, Tzu Chen Yen*, Bor Tsung Hsieh, Gann Ting

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Abstract

The evaluation of the pharmacokinetics of pure, beta radiopharmaceuticals is not possible with scintigraphy. Both whole-body autoradiography (WBAR) and Packard Instantimager, a device for rapid imaging, were used to study the whole body distribution of γ- and β-emitting radionuclides (99mTc-MDP, 99mTc-sulfur colloid, or 188Re-HEDP), and results obtained from both methods were compared. The biodistribution of 99mTc-MDP and 188Re-HEDP were seen mainly in bones including skull, spine, and vertebrae of spine and cardiac and skeletal muscles. The 99mTc- sulfur colloid localized in liver, bone marrow, and spleen. The resolution of WBAR is superior than that of Packard Instantimager. However, the advantage of Packard Instantimager is that rapid imaging within few minutes is possible with it, while WBAR imaging requires several hours to days.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)581-587
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Volume241
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999
Externally publishedYes

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