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Sidorenko GV, Miroslavov AE, Tyupina MY. Technetium(I) carbonyl complexes for nuclear medicine: Coordination-chemical aspect. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Kanellopoulos P, Nock BA, Krenning EP, Maina T. Optimizing the Profile of [ 99mTc]Tc-NT(7-13) Tracers in Pancreatic Cancer Models by Means of Protease Inhibitors. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21217926. [PMID: 33114537 PMCID: PMC7663772 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21217926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background: The overexpression of neurotensin subtype 1 receptors (NTS1Rs) in human tumors may be elegantly exploited for directing neurotensin (NT)-based radionuclide carriers specifically to cancer sites for theranostic purposes. We have recently shown that [99mTc]Tc–DT1 ([99mTc]Tc–[N4–Gly7]NT(7–13)) and [99mTc]Tc–DT5 ([99mTc]Tc–[N4–βAla7,Dab9]NT(7–13)) show notably improved uptake in human colon adenocarcinoma WiDr xenografts in mice treated with neprilysin (NEP) inhibitors and/or angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors compared with untreated controls. Aiming toward translation of this promising approach in NTS1R-positive pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) patients, we now report on the impact of registered NEP/ACE inhibitors on the performance of [99mTc]Tc–DT1 and [99mTc]Tc–DT5 in pancreatic cancer models. Methods: The cellular uptake of [99mTc]Tc–DT1 and [99mTc]Tc–DT5 was tested in a panel of pancreatic cell lines, and their stability was assessed in mice treated or not treated with Entresto, lisinopril, or their combinations. Biodistribution was conducted in severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) mice bearing pancreatic AsPC-1 xenografts. Results: The Entresto + lisinopril combination maximized the metabolic stability of the fast-internalizing [99mTc]Tc–DT1 in mice, resulting in notably enhanced tumor uptake (7.05 ± 0.80% injected activity (IA)/g vs. 1.25 ± 0.80% IA/g in non-treated controls at 4 h post-injection; p < 0.0001). Conclusions: This study has shown the feasibility of optimizing the uptake of [99mTc]Tc–DT1 in pancreatic cancer models with the aid of clinically established NEP/ACE inhibitors, in favor of clinical translation prospects.
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- Panagiotis Kanellopoulos
- Molecular Radiopharmacy, INRASTES, NCSR “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece;
- Molecular Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, 70013 Crete, Greece
- Correspondence: (P.K.); (T.M.); Tel.: +30-210-650-3891 (P.K.); +30-210-650-3908 (T.M.)
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- Molecular Radiopharmacy, INRASTES, NCSR “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece;
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- Cyclotron Rotterdam BV, Erasmus MC, 3015 CE Rotterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Molecular Radiopharmacy, INRASTES, NCSR “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece;
- Correspondence: (P.K.); (T.M.); Tel.: +30-210-650-3891 (P.K.); +30-210-650-3908 (T.M.)
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Kanellopoulos P, Kaloudi A, de Jong M, Krenning EP, Nock BA, Maina T. Key-Protease Inhibition Regimens Promote Tumor Targeting of Neurotensin Radioligands. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:pharmaceutics12060528. [PMID: 32526874 PMCID: PMC7356968 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12060528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Neurotensin subtype 1 receptors (NTS1R) represent attractive molecular targets for directing radiolabeled neurotensin (NT) analogs to tumor lesions for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. This approach has been largely undermined by the rapid in vivo degradation of linear NT-based radioligands. Herein, we aim to increase the tumor targeting of three 99mTc-labeled NT analogs by the in-situ inhibition of two key proteases involved in their catabolism. DT1 ([N4-Gly7]NT(7-13)), DT5 ([N4-βAla7,Dab9]NT(7-13)), and DT6 ([N4-βAla7,Dab9,Tle12]]NT(7-13)) were labeled with 99mTc. Their profiles were investigated in NTS1R-positive colon adenocarcinoma WiDr cells and mice treated or not with the neprilysin (NEP)-inhibitor phosphoramidon (PA) and/or the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibitor lisinopril (Lis). Structural modifications led to the partial stabilization of 99mTc-DT6 in peripheral mice blood (55.1 ± 3.9% intact), whereas 99mTc-DT1 and 99mTc-DT5 were totally degraded within 5 min. Coinjection of PA and/or Lis significantly stabilized all three analogs, leading to a remarkable enhancement of tumor uptake for 99mTc-DT1 and 99mTc-DT5, but was less effective in the case of poorly internalizing 99mTc-DT6. In conclusion, NEP and/or ACE inhibition represents a powerful tool to improve tumor targeting and the overall pharmacokinetics of NT-based radioligands, and warrants further validation in the field of NTS1R-targeted tumor imaging and therapy.
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- Panagiotis Kanellopoulos
- Molecular Radiopharmacy, INRASTES, NCSR “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece; (P.K.); (A.K.); (B.A.N.)
- Molecular Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, 70013 Heraklion, Greece
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- Molecular Radiopharmacy, INRASTES, NCSR “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece; (P.K.); (A.K.); (B.A.N.)
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- Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine Erasmus MC, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Cyclotron Rotterdam BV, Erasmus MC, 3015 CE Rotterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Molecular Radiopharmacy, INRASTES, NCSR “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece; (P.K.); (A.K.); (B.A.N.)
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- Molecular Radiopharmacy, INRASTES, NCSR “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece; (P.K.); (A.K.); (B.A.N.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-210-650-3908
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Structural modifications of amino acid sequences of radiolabeled peptides for targeted tumor imaging. Bioorg Chem 2020; 99:103802. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2020.103802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Revised: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is the state-of-the-art imaging modality in nuclear medicine despite the fact that only a few new SPECT tracers have become available in the past 20 years. Critical for the future success of SPECT is the design of new and specific tracers for the detection, localization, and staging of a disease and for monitoring therapy. The utility of SPECT imaging to address oncologic questions is dependent on radiotracers that ideally exhibit excellent tissue penetration, high affinity to the tumor-associated target structure, specific uptake and retention in the malignant lesions, and rapid clearance from non-targeted tissues and organs. In general, a target-specific SPECT radiopharmaceutical can be divided into two main parts: a targeting biomolecule (e.g., peptide, antibody fragment) and a γ-radiation-emitting radionuclide (e.g., 99mTc, 123I). If radiometals are used as the radiation source, a bifunctional chelator is needed to link the radioisotope to the targeting entity. In a rational SPECT tracer design, these single components have to be critically evaluated in order to achieve a balance among the demands for adequate target binding, and a rapid clearance of the radiotracer. The focus of this chapter is to depict recent developments of tumor-targeted SPECT radiotracers for imaging of cancer diseases. Possibilities for optimization of tracer design and potential causes for design failure are discussed and highlighted with selected examples.
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Schindler L, Bernhardt G, Keller M. Modifications at Arg and Ile Give Neurotensin(8-13) Derivatives with High Stability and Retained NTS 1 Receptor Affinity. ACS Med Chem Lett 2019; 10:960-965. [PMID: 31223455 DOI: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.9b00122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Due to its expression in various malignant tumors, the neurotensin receptor 1 (NTS1R) has been suggested and explored as a target for tumor diagnosis and therapy. Animal model-based investigations of various radiolabeled NTS1R ligands derived from the hexapeptide neurotensin(8-13) (NT(8-13)), e.g. 68Ga- and 18F-labeled compounds for PET diagnostics, give rise to optimize such radiotracers for clinical use. As NT(8-13) is rapidly degraded in vivo; structural modifications are required in terms of increased metabolic stability. In this study, the stabilization of the peptide backbone of NT(8-13) against enzymatic degradation was systematically explored by performing an N-methyl scan, replacing Ile12 by tert-butylglycine12 (Tle12) and N-terminal acylation. N-Methylation of either arginine, Arg8, or Arg9, combined with the Ile12/Tle12 exchange, proved to be most favorable with respect to NTS1R affinity (K i < 2 nM) and stability in human plasma (t 1/2 > 48 h), a valuable result regarding the development of radiopharmaceuticals derived from NT(8-13).
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- Lisa Schindler
- Institute of Pharmacy, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Regensburg, Universitätsstrasse 31, D-93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Regensburg, Universitätsstrasse 31, D-93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Regensburg, Universitätsstrasse 31, D-93053 Regensburg, Germany
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Candeias NR, Assoah B, Simeonov SP. Production and Synthetic Modifications of Shikimic Acid. Chem Rev 2018; 118:10458-10550. [PMID: 30350584 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.8b00350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Shikimic acid is a natural product of industrial importance utilized as a precursor of the antiviral Tamiflu. It is nowadays produced in multihundred ton amounts from the extraction of star anise ( Illicium verum) or by fermentation processes. Apart from the production of Tamiflu, shikimic acid has gathered particular notoriety as its useful carbon backbone and inherent chirality provide extensive use as a versatile chiral precursor in organic synthesis. This review provides an overview of the main synthetic and microbial methods for production of shikimic acid and highlights selected methods for isolation from available plant sources. Furthermore, we have attempted to demonstrate the synthetic utility of shikimic acid by covering the most important synthetic modifications and related applications, namely, synthesis of Tamiflu and derivatives, synthetic manipulations of the main functional groups, and its use as biorenewable material and in total synthesis. Given its rich chemistry and availability, shikimic acid is undoubtedly a promising platform molecule for further exploration. Therefore, in the end, we outline some challenges and promising future directions.
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- Nuno R Candeias
- Laboratory of Chemistry and Bioengineering , Tampere University of Technology , Korkeakoulunkatu 8 , 33101 Tampere , Finland
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- Laboratory of Chemistry and Bioengineering , Tampere University of Technology , Korkeakoulunkatu 8 , 33101 Tampere , Finland
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- Laboratory Organic Synthesis and Stereochemistry, Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry , Bulgarian Academy of Sciences , Acad. G. Bontchev str. Bl. 9 , 1113 Sofia , Bulgaria
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Maschauer S, Prante O. Radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and endoradiotherapy of neurotensin receptor-positive tumors. J Labelled Comp Radiopharm 2018; 61:309-325. [DOI: 10.1002/jlcr.3581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2017] [Revised: 10/13/2017] [Accepted: 10/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Simone Maschauer
- Molecular Imaging and Radiochemistry, Department of Nuclear Medicine; Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU); Erlangen Germany
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- Molecular Imaging and Radiochemistry, Department of Nuclear Medicine; Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU); Erlangen Germany
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Emrarian I, Sadeghzadeh N, Abedi SM, Abediankenari S. New neurotensin analogue radiolabeled by 99m-technetium as a potential agent for tumor identification. Chem Biol Drug Des 2017; 91:304-313. [DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.13082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Revised: 06/24/2017] [Accepted: 07/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Iman Emrarian
- Department of Radiopharmacy; Faculty of Pharmacy; Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences; Sari Iran
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- Department of Radiopharmacy; Faculty of Pharmacy; Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences; Sari Iran
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- Department of Radiology; Faculty of Medicine; Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences; Sari Iran
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- Immunogenetics Research Center; Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences; Sari Iran
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Simeth NA, Bause M, Dobmeier M, Kling RC, Lachmann D, Hübner H, Einsiedel J, Gmeiner P, König B. NTS2-selective neurotensin mimetics with tetrahydrofuran amino acids. Bioorg Med Chem 2017; 25:350-359. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2016.10.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2016] [Revised: 10/20/2016] [Accepted: 10/31/2016] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Jia Y, Zhang W, Fan W, Brusnahan S, Garrison J. Investigation of the Biological Impact of Charge Distribution on a NTR1-Targeted Peptide. Bioconjug Chem 2016; 27:2658-2668. [PMID: 27661393 DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.6b00418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
The neurotensin receptor 1 (NTR1) has been shown to be a promising target, due to its increased level of expression relative to normal tissue, for pancreatic and colon cancers. This has prompted the development of a variety of NTR1-targeted radiopharmaceuticals, based on the neurotensin (NT) peptide, for diagnostic and radiotherapeutic applications. A major obstacle for the clinical translation of NTR1-targeted radiotherapeutics would likely be nephrotoxicity due to the high levels of kidney retention. It is well-known that for many peptide-based agents, renal uptake is influenced by the overall molecular charge. Herein, we investigated the effect of charge distribution on receptor binding and kidney retention. Using the [(N-α-Me)Arg8,Dmt11,Tle12]NT(6-13) targeting vector, three peptides (177Lu-K2, 177Lu-K4, and 177Lu-K6), with the Lys moved closer (K6) or further away (K2) from the pharmacophore, were synthesized. In vitro competitive binding, internalization and efflux, and confocal microscopy studies were conducted using the NTR1-positive HT-29, human colon cancer cell line. The 177/natLu-K6 demonstrated the highest binding affinity (21.8 ± 1.2 nM) and the highest level of internalization (4.06% ± 0.20% of the total added amount). In vivo biodistribution, autoradiography, and metabolic studies of 177Lu-radiolabeled K2, K4, and K6 were examined using CF-1 mice. 177Lu-K4 and 177Lu-K6 gave the highest levels of in vivo uptake in NTR1-positive tissues, whereas 177Lu-K2 yielded nearly 2-fold higher renal uptake relative to the other radioconjugates. In conclusion, the position of the Lys (positively charged amino acid) influences the receptor binding, internalization, in vivo NTR1-targeting efficacy, and kidney retention profile of the radioconjugates. In addition, we have found that hydrophobicity likely play a role in the unique biodistribution profiles of these agents.
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- Yinnong Jia
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, ‡Center for Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine, §Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, and ∥Eppley Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center , Omaha, Nebraska 985830, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, ‡Center for Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine, §Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, and ∥Eppley Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center , Omaha, Nebraska 985830, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, ‡Center for Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine, §Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, and ∥Eppley Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center , Omaha, Nebraska 985830, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, ‡Center for Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine, §Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, and ∥Eppley Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center , Omaha, Nebraska 985830, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, ‡Center for Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine, §Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, and ∥Eppley Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center , Omaha, Nebraska 985830, United States
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De Tommaso G, Celentano V, Malgieri G, Fattorusso R, Romanelli A, D'Andrea LD, Iuliano M, Isernia C. fac-[Re(H2O)3(CO)3]+Complexed with Histidine and Imidazole in Aqueous Solution: Speciation, Affinity and Binding Features. ChemistrySelect 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201600817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Gaetano De Tommaso
- Department of Chemical Sciences; University of Naples “Federico II”; Cupa Nuova Cintia 21- 80126 Naples ITALY
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- Institute of Biostructure and Bioimaging CNR; Via Mezzocannone 16-80134 Naples ITALY
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Technologies, Second University of Naples; Via Vivaldi 43-81100 Caserta Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Technologies, Second University of Naples; Via Vivaldi 43-81100 Caserta Italy
- Interuniversity Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides; Via Mezzocannone 16-80134 Naples Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy; University of Naples “Federico II”; Via Mezzocannone 16-80134 Naples Italy
- Interuniversity Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides; Via Mezzocannone 16-80134 Naples Italy
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- Institute of Biostructure and Bioimaging CNR; Via Mezzocannone 16-80134 Naples ITALY
- Interuniversity Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides; Via Mezzocannone 16-80134 Naples Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences; University of Naples “Federico II”; Cupa Nuova Cintia 21- 80126 Naples ITALY
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Technologies, Second University of Naples; Via Vivaldi 43-81100 Caserta Italy
- Interuniversity Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides; Via Mezzocannone 16-80134 Naples Italy
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Mascarin A, Valverde IE, Mindt TL. Structure-Activity Relationship Studies of Amino Acid Substitutions in Radiolabeled Neurotensin Conjugates. ChemMedChem 2015; 11:102-7. [PMID: 26593062 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.201500468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
Radiolabeled derivatives of the peptide neurotensin (NT) and its binding sequence NT(8-13) have been studied as potential imaging probes and therapeutics for NT-1-receptor-positive cancer. However, a direct comparison of reported NT analogues, even if radiolabeled with the same radionuclide, is difficult because different techniques and models have been used for preclinical evaluations. In an effort to identify a suitable derivative of NT(8-13) for radiotracer development, we herein report a side-by-side in vitro comparison of radiometallated NT derivatives bearing some of the most commonly reported amino acid substitutions in their sequence. Performed investigations include cell internalization experiments, determinations of receptor affinity, measurements of the distribution coefficient, and blood serum stability studies. Of the [(177)Lu]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7,10-tetraacetic acid (DOTA)-labeled examples studied, analogues of NT(8-13) containing a short hydrophilic tetraethylene glycol (PEG4 ) spacer between the peptide and the radiometal complex, and a minimum number of substitutions of amino acid residues, exhibited the most promising properties in vitro.
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- Alba Mascarin
- Division of Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Basel Hospital, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland
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- Division of Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Basel Hospital, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland
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- Division of Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Basel Hospital, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland. .,Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 4, 8093, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Mascarin A, Valverde IE, Vomstein S, Mindt TL. 1,2,3-Triazole Stabilized Neurotensin-Based Radiopeptidomimetics for Improved Tumor Targeting. Bioconjug Chem 2015; 26:2143-52. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.5b00444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Alba Mascarin
- Division
of Radiopharmaceutical
Chemistry, University of Basel Hospital, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Division
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Chemistry, University of Basel Hospital, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Division
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Chemistry, University of Basel Hospital, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Division
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Chemistry, University of Basel Hospital, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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Jia Y, Shi W, Zhou Z, Wagh NK, Fan W, Brusnahan SK, Garrison JC. Evaluation of DOTA-chelated neurotensin analogs with spacer-enhanced biological performance for neurotensin-receptor-1-positive tumor targeting. Nucl Med Biol 2015; 42:816-23. [PMID: 26302836 DOI: 10.1016/j.nucmedbio.2015.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2015] [Revised: 06/25/2015] [Accepted: 07/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Neurotensin receptor 1 (NTR1) is overexpressed in many cancer types. Neurotensin (NT), a 13 amino acid peptide, is the native ligand for NTR1 and exhibits high (nM) affinity to the receptor. Many laboratories have been investigating the development of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for NTR1-positive cancers based on the NT peptide. To improve the biological performance for targeting NTR1, we proposed NT analogs with a 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7,10-tetraacetic acid (DOTA) chelation system and different lengths of spacers. METHODS We synthesized four NTR1-targeted conjugates with spacer lengths from 0 to 9 atoms (null (N0), β-Ala-OH (N1), 5-Ava-OH (N2), and 8-Aoc-OH (N3)) between the DOTA and the pharmacophore. In vitro competitive binding, internalization and efflux studies were performed on all four NT analogs. Based on these findings, metabolism studies were carried out on our best performing conjugate, (177)Lu-N1. Lastly, in vivo biodistribution and SPECT/CT imaging studies were performed using (177)Lu-N1 in an HT-29 xenograft mouse model. RESULTS As shown in the competitive binding assays, the NT analogs with different spacers (N1, N2 and N3) exhibited lower IC50 values than the NT analog without a spacer (N0). Furthermore, N1 revealed higher retention in HT-29 cells with more rapid internalization and slower efflux than the other NT analogs. In vivo biodistribution and SPECT/CT imaging studies of (177)Lu-N1 demonstrated excellent accumulation (3.1 ± 0.4%ID/g) in the NTR1-positive tumors at 4h post-administration. CONCLUSIONS The DOTA chelation system demonstrated some modest steric inhibition of the pharmacophore. However, the insertion of a 4-atom hydrocarbon spacer group restored optimal binding affinity of the analog. The in vivo assays indicated that (177)Lu-N1 could be used for imaging and radiotherapy of NTR1-positive tumors.
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- Yinnong Jia
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 985830 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA, 68198-5830
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 985830 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA, 68198-5830
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 985830 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA, 68198-5830
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 985830 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA, 68198-5830
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 985830 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA, 68198-5830
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 985830 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA, 68198-5830
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 985830 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA, 68198-5830.
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Interaction with Biomolecules of Platinum(II) Complexes with Shikimic Acid-Based Ligands. Bioinorg Chem Appl 2013; 2013:565032. [PMID: 23533373 PMCID: PMC3603162 DOI: 10.1155/2013/565032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2012] [Accepted: 01/03/2013] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Starting from the active ingredient shikimic acid (SA) of traditional Chinese medicine and NH2(CH2)nOH, (n = 2–6), we have synthesized a series of new water-soluble Pt(II) complexes PtLa–eCl2, where La–e are chelating diamine ligands with carbon chain covalently attached to SA (La–e = SA-NH(CH2)nNHCH2CH2NH2; La, n = 2; Lb, n = 3; Lc, n = 4; Ld, n = 5; Le, n = 6). The results of the elemental analysis, LC-MS, capillary electrophoresis, and 1H, 13C NMR indicated that there was only one product (isomer) formed under the present experimental conditions, in which the coordinate mode of PtLa–eCl2 was two-amine bidentate. Their in vitro cytotoxic activities were evaluated by MTT method, where these compounds only exhibited low cytotoxicity towards BEL7404, which should correlate their low lipophilicity. The interactions of the five Pt(II) complexes with DNA were investigated by agarose gel electrophoresis, which suggests that the Pt(II) complexes could induce DNA alteration. We also studied the interactions of the Pt(II) complexes with 5′-GMP with ESI-MS and 1H NMR and found that PtLbCl2, PtLcCl2, and PtLdCl2 could react with 5′-GMP to form mono-GMP and bis-GMP adducts. Furthermore, the cell-cycle analysis revealed that PtLbCl2, PtLcCl2 cause cell G2-phase arrest after incubation for 72 h. Overall, these water-soluble Pt(II) complexes interact with DNA mainly through covalent binding, which blocks the DNA synthesis and replication and thus induces cytotoxicity that weakens as the length of carbon chain increases.
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Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is the state-of-the-art imaging modality in nuclear medicine despite the fact that only a few new SPECT tracers have become available in the past 20 years. Critical for the future success of SPECT is the design of new and specific tracers for the detection, localization, and staging of a disease and for monitoring therapy. The utility of SPECT imaging to address oncologic questions is dependent on radiotracers that ideally exhibit excellent tissue penetration, high affinity to the tumor-associated target structure, specific uptake and retention in the malignant lesions, and rapid clearance from non-targeted tissues and organs. In general, a target-specific SPECT radiopharmaceutical can be divided into two main parts: a targeting biomolecule (e.g. peptide, antibody fragment) and a γ-radiation emitting radionuclide (e.g. (99m)Tc, (123)I). If radiometals are used as the radiation source, a bifunctional chelator is needed to link the radioisotope to the targeting entity. In a rational SPECT tracer design these single components have to be critically evaluated in order to achieve a balance among the demands for adequate target binding, and a rapid clearance of the radiotracer. The focus of this chapter is to depict recent developments of tumor-targeted SPECT radiotracers for imaging of cancer diseases. Possibilities for optimization of tracer design and potential causes for design failure are discussed and highlighted with selected examples.
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- Cristina Müller
- Center for Radiopharmaceutical Sciences ETH-PSI-USZ, Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen-PSI, Switzerland.
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Morais GR, Paulo A, Santos I. Organometallic Complexes for SPECT Imaging and/or Radionuclide Therapy. Organometallics 2012. [DOI: 10.1021/om300501d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Goreti Ribeiro Morais
- Unidade de Ciências
Quı́micas e Radiofarmacêuticas, Instituto
Tecnológico e Nuclear, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional
10, 2686-953, Sacavém, Portugal
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- Unidade de Ciências
Quı́micas e Radiofarmacêuticas, Instituto
Tecnológico e Nuclear, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional
10, 2686-953, Sacavém, Portugal
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- Unidade de Ciências
Quı́micas e Radiofarmacêuticas, Instituto
Tecnológico e Nuclear, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional
10, 2686-953, Sacavém, Portugal
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Koopmans KP, Glaudemans AWJM. Rationale for the use of radiolabelled peptides in diagnosis and therapy. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2012; 39 Suppl 1:S4-10. [PMID: 22388630 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-011-2038-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Nuclear medicine techniques are becoming more important in imaging oncological and infectious diseases. For metabolic imaging of these diseases, antibody and peptide imaging are currently used. In recent years peptide imaging has become important, therefore the rationale for the use of peptide imaging is described in this article. Criteria for a successful peptide tracer are a high target specificity, a high binding affinity, a long metabolic stability and a high target-to-background ratio. Tracer internalization is also beneficial. For oncological imaging, many tracers are available, most originating from regulatory peptides, but penetrating peptides are also being developed. Peptides for imaging inflammatory and infectious diseases include regulatory peptides, antimicrobial peptides and others. In conclusion, for the imaging of oncological, imflammatory and infectious diseases, many promising peptides are being developed. The ideal peptide probe is characterized by rapid and specific target localization and binding with a high tumour-to-background ratio.
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- K P Koopmans
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Martini Hospital, Van Swietenplein 1, 9728 NT Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Simpson EJ, Hickey JL, Breadner D, Luyt LG. Investigation of isomer formation upon coordination of bifunctional histidine analogues with 99mTc/Re(CO)3. Dalton Trans 2012; 41:2950-8. [PMID: 22266949 DOI: 10.1039/c2dt11962e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Alshoukr F, Prignon A, Brans L, Jallane A, Mendes S, Talbot JN, Tourwé D, Barbet J, Gruaz-Guyon A. Novel DOTA-neurotensin analogues for 111In scintigraphy and 68Ga PET imaging of neurotensin receptor-positive tumors. Bioconjug Chem 2011; 22:1374-85. [PMID: 21662976 DOI: 10.1021/bc200078p] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Overexpression of the high affinity neurotensin receptor 1 (NTSR1), demonstrated in several human cancers, has been proposed as a new marker for human ductal pancreatic carcinoma and as an independent factor for poor prognosis for ductal breast cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and non-small cell lung cancer. The aim of the present study was to develop new DOTA-neurotensin analogues for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging with (68)Ga and for targeted radiotherapy with (90)Y or (177)Lu. We synthesized a DOTA-neurotensin analogue series. Two of these peptides bear two sequence modifications for metabolic stability: DOTA-NT-20.3 shares the same peptide sequence as the previously described DTPA-NT-20.3. In the sequence of DOTA-NT-20.4, the Arg(8)-Arg(9) bond was N-methylated instead of the Pro(7)-Arg(8) bond in DOTA-NT-20.3. An additional sequence modification was introduced in DOTA-LB119 to increase stability. A spacer was added between DOTA and the peptide sequence to increase affinity. Binding to HT29 cells, which express NTSR1, in vivo stability, and biodistribution of the various analogues were compared, and the best candidate was used to image tumors of various sizes with the microPET in mice. (111)In-DOTA-NT-20.3, in spite of a relatively high uptake in kidneys, showed specific tumor uptake and elevated tumor to other organ uptake ratios. High contrast images were obtained at early time points after injection that allowed tumor detection at a time interval postinjection appropriate for imaging with the short-lived radionuclide (68)Ga. (111)In-DOTA-NT-20.4 displayed inferior binding to HT29 cells and reduced tumor uptake. (111)In-DOTA-LB119 displayed at early time points a significantly lower renal uptake but also a lower tumor uptake than (111)In-DOTA-NT-20.3, although binding to HT29 cells was similar. (68)Ga-DOTA-NT-20.3 displayed higher tumor uptake than (68)Ga-DOTA-LB119 and allowed the detection of very small tumors by PET. In conclusion, DOTA-NT-20.3 is a promising candidate for (68)Ga-PET imaging of neurotensin receptor-positive tumors. DOTA-NT-20.3 may also be considered for therapy, as the yttrium-labeled peptide has higher affinity than that of the indium-labeled one. A prerequisite for therapeutic application of this neurotensin analogue would be to lower kidney uptake, for example, by infusion of basic amino acids, gelofusin, or albumin fragments, to prevent nephrotoxicity, as with radiolabeled somatostatin analogues.
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Einsiedel J, Held C, Hervet M, Plomer M, Tschammer N, Hübner H, Gmeiner P. Discovery of Highly Potent and Neurotensin Receptor 2 Selective Neurotensin Mimetics. J Med Chem 2011; 54:2915-23. [DOI: 10.1021/jm200006c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Jürgen Einsiedel
- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Emil Fischer Center, Friedrich Alexander University, Schuhstrasse 19, 91052 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Emil Fischer Center, Friedrich Alexander University, Schuhstrasse 19, 91052 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Emil Fischer Center, Friedrich Alexander University, Schuhstrasse 19, 91052 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Emil Fischer Center, Friedrich Alexander University, Schuhstrasse 19, 91052 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Emil Fischer Center, Friedrich Alexander University, Schuhstrasse 19, 91052 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Emil Fischer Center, Friedrich Alexander University, Schuhstrasse 19, 91052 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Emil Fischer Center, Friedrich Alexander University, Schuhstrasse 19, 91052 Erlangen, Germany
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Röhrich A, Bergmann R, Kretzschmann A, Noll S, Steinbach J, Pietzsch J, Stephan H. A novel tetrabranched neurotensin(8-13) cyclam derivative: synthesis, 64Cu-labeling and biological evaluation. J Inorg Biochem 2011; 105:821-32. [PMID: 21497581 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2011.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2010] [Revised: 01/21/2011] [Accepted: 02/21/2011] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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New macrocyclic 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane (cyclam) derivatives with 1, 2 and 4 neurotensin(8-13) units 4, 5 and 7 have been synthesized. Compounds 4 and 5 were prepared by the reaction of non-stabilized neurotensin(8-13) and cyclamtetrapropionic acid 2 using 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminocarbonyl)carbodiimide-hydrochloride and N-hydroxysulfosuccinimide. The tetrameric compound 7 was synthesized by Michael addition of neurotensin(8-13) acrylamide 6 and cyclam 1. The copper(II) complexation behavior of 4, 5 and 7 was investigated by UV/visible spectrophotometry and shows that the metal center resides inside the N4 chromophore with additional apical interactions established with pendant arms. The novel tetrabranched NT(8-13) cyclam 7 with nanomolar neurotensin receptor 1 binding affinity was efficiently radiolabeled with (64)Cu under mild conditions. (64)Cu⊂7 showed slow transchelation in the presence of a large amount of cyclam as competing ligand, while it completely remains intact in the presence of EDTA. The in vivo behavior of (64)Cu⊂7 was studied in rats and mice. The metabolic stability in rodent models was high with a half-life of intact (64)Cu⊂7 in plasma of 34 min in rats and 60 min in the mice, respectively. The binding affinity was high enough to demonstrate in vivo binding of (64)Cu⊂7 to NTR1 overexpressing HT-29 tumor xenotransplants in nude mice. Regarding elimination, (64)Cu⊂7 showed a substantial renal and reticuloendothelial accumulation. On the other hand, metabolization of the compound in vivo with a resulting metabolite-postulated to be the (64)Cu-cyclam-tetraarginine complex-also showed long retention in the circulating blood, preventing a better contrast of tumor imaging.
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- Anika Röhrich
- Institute of Radiopharmacy, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Dresden, Germany
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Correia JDG, Paulo A, Raposinho PD, Santos I. Radiometallated peptides for molecular imaging and targeted therapy. Dalton Trans 2011; 40:6144-67. [DOI: 10.1039/c0dt01599g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Lee S, Xie J, Chen X. Peptides and peptide hormones for molecular imaging and disease diagnosis. Chem Rev 2010; 110:3087-111. [PMID: 20225899 DOI: 10.1021/cr900361p] [Citation(s) in RCA: 253] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Seulki Lee
- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, 31 Center Drive, Suite 1C14, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-2281, USA
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Abiraj K, Mansi R, Tamma ML, Forrer F, Cescato R, Reubi JC, Akyel KG, Maecke HR. Tetraamine-derived bifunctional chelators for technetium-99m labelling: synthesis, bioconjugation and evaluation as targeted SPECT imaging probes for GRP-receptor-positive tumours. Chemistry 2010; 16:2115-24. [PMID: 20066690 DOI: 10.1002/chem.200902011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Owing to its optimal nuclear properties, ready availability, low cost and favourable dosimetry, (99m)Tc continues to be the ideal radioisotope for medical-imaging applications. Bifunctional chelators based on a tetraamine framework exhibit facile complexation with Tc(V)O(2) to form monocationic species with high in vivo stability and significant hydrophilicity, which leads to favourable pharmacokinetics. The synthesis of a series of 1,4,8,11-tetraazaundecane derivatives (01-06) containing different functional groups at the 6-position for the conjugation of biomolecules and subsequent labelling with (99m)Tc is described herein. The chelator 01 was used as a starting material for the facile synthesis of chelators functionalised with OH (02), N(3) (04) and O-succinyl ester (05) groups. A straightforward and easy synthesis of carboxyl-functionalised tetraamine-based chelator 06 was achieved by using inexpensive and commercially available starting materials. Conjugation of 06 to a potent bombesin-antagonist peptide and subsequent labelling with (99m)Tc afforded the radiotracer (99m)Tc-N4-BB-ANT, with radiolabelling yields of >97% at a specific activity of 37 GBq micromol(-1). An IC(50) value of (3.7+/-1.3) nM was obtained, which confirmed the high affinity of the conjugate to the gastrin-releasing-peptide receptor (GRPr). Immunofluorescence and calcium mobilisation assays confirmed the strong antagonist properties of the conjugate. In vivo pharmacokinetic studies of (99m)Tc-N4-BB-ANT showed high and specific uptake in PC3 xenografts and in other GRPr-positive organs. The tumour uptake was (22.5+/-2.6)% injected activity per gram (% IA g(-1)) at 1 h post injection (p.i.). and increased to (29.9+/-4.0)% IA g(-1) at 4 h p.i. The SPECT/computed tomography (CT) images showed high tumour uptake, clear background and negligible radioactivity in the abdomen. The promising preclinical results of (99m)Tc-N4-BB-ANT warrant its potential candidature for clinical translation.
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- Keelara Abiraj
- Division of Radiological Chemistry, University Hospital of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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Targeted molecular imaging techniques have become indispensable tools in modern diagnostics because they provide accurate and specific diagnosis of disease information. Conventional nonspecific contrast agents suffer from low targeting efficiency; thus, the use of molecularly targeted imaging probes is needed depending on different imaging modalities. Although recent technologies have yielded various strategies for designing smart probes, utilization of peptide-based probes has been most successful. Phage display technology and combinatorial peptide chemistry have profoundly impacted the pool of available targeting peptides for the efficient and specific delivery of imaging labels. To date, selected peptides that target a variety of disease-related receptors and biomarkers are in place. These targeting peptides can be coupled with the appropriate imaging moieties or nanoplatforms on demand with the help of sophisticated bioconjugation or radiolabeling techniques. This review article examines the current trends in peptide-based imaging probes developed for in vivo applications. We discuss the advantage of and challenges in developing peptide-based probes and summarize current systems with respect to their unique design strategies and applications.
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- Seulki Lee
- Laboratory for Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, 31 Center Drive, Suite 1C14, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-2281, USA
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Hueting R, Christlieb M, Dilworth JR, García Garayoa E, Gouverneur V, Jones MW, Maes V, Schibli R, Sun X, Tourwé DA. Bis(thiosemicarbazones) as bifunctional chelators for the room temperature 64-copper labeling of peptides. Dalton Trans 2010; 39:3620-32. [PMID: 20354615 DOI: 10.1039/b925128f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A range of new carboxylate functionalised bis(thiosemicarbazone) ligands and their Cu(II) complexes have been prepared, fully characterised and radiolabeled in high yield with both (64)Cu and (99m)Tc. Conjugation to a bombesin derivative was achieved using standard solid phase synthetic methodologies and the (64)Cu-labeled conjugate was shown to have good tumour uptake in mice with xenografted PC-3 tumours.
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- Rebekka Hueting
- Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, University of Oxford, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA, United Kingdom
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Alshoukr F, Rosant C, Maes V, Abdelhak J, Raguin O, Burg S, Sarda L, Barbet J, Tourwé D, Pelaprat D, Gruaz-Guyon A. Novel neurotensin analogues for radioisotope targeting to neurotensin receptor-positive tumors. Bioconjug Chem 2009; 20:1602-10. [PMID: 19610615 DOI: 10.1021/bc900151z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The increased expression of the neurotensin (NT) receptor NTS1 by different cancer cells, such as pancreatic adenocarcinoma and ductal breast cancer cells, as compared to normal epithelium, offers the opportunity to target these tumors with radiolabeled neurotensin analogues for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. The aim of the present study was to design and synthesize new neurotensin radioligands and to select a lead molecule with high in vivo tumor selectivity for further development. Two series of neurotensin analogues bearing DTPA were tested: a series of NT(8-13) analogues, with DTPA coupled to the α-NH(2), sharing the same peptide sequence with analogues previously developed for radiolabeling with technetium or rhenium, as well as an NT(6-13) series in which DTPA was coupled to the ε-NH(2) of Lys(6). Changes were introduced to stabilize the bonds between Arg(8)-Arg(9), Pro(10)-Tyr(11), and Tyr(11)-Ile(12) to provide metabolic stability. Structure-activity studies of NT analogues have shown that the attachment of DTPA induces an important loss of affinity unless the distance between the chelator and the NT(8-13) sequence, which binds to the NTS1 receptor, is increased. The doubly stabilized DTPA-NT-20.3 exhibits a high affinity and an elevated stability to enzymatic degradation. It shows specific tumor uptake and high tumor to blood, to liver, and to intestine activity uptake ratios and affords high-contrast planar and SPECT images in an animal model. The DTPA-NT-20.3 peptide is a promising candidate for imaging neurotensin receptor-positive tumors, such as pancreatic adenocarcinoma and invasive ductal breast cancer. Analogues carrying DOTA are being developed for yttrium-90 or lutetium-177 labeling.
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Eberle AN, Mild G. Receptor-mediated tumor targeting with radiopeptides. J Recept Signal Transduct Res 2009; 29:1-37. [DOI: 10.1080/10799890902732823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Schweinsberg C, Maes V, Brans L, Bläuenstein P, Tourwé DA, Schubiger PA, Schibli R, Garayoa EG. Novel Glycated [99mTc(CO)3]-Labeled Bombesin Analogues for Improved Targeting of Gastrin-Releasing Peptide Receptor-Positive Tumors. Bioconjug Chem 2008; 19:2432-9. [PMID: 19053304 DOI: 10.1021/bc800319g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Christian Schweinsberg
- Paul Scherrer Institute, Centre for Radiopharmaceutical Science, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, Department of Organic Chemistry, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium, and Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Paul Scherrer Institute, Centre for Radiopharmaceutical Science, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, Department of Organic Chemistry, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium, and Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Paul Scherrer Institute, Centre for Radiopharmaceutical Science, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, Department of Organic Chemistry, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium, and Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Paul Scherrer Institute, Centre for Radiopharmaceutical Science, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, Department of Organic Chemistry, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium, and Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Paul Scherrer Institute, Centre for Radiopharmaceutical Science, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, Department of Organic Chemistry, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium, and Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Paul Scherrer Institute, Centre for Radiopharmaceutical Science, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, Department of Organic Chemistry, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium, and Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Paul Scherrer Institute, Centre for Radiopharmaceutical Science, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, Department of Organic Chemistry, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium, and Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Paul Scherrer Institute, Centre for Radiopharmaceutical Science, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, Department of Organic Chemistry, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium, and Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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Brans L, Maes V, García-Garayoa E, Schweinsberg C, Daepp S, Bläuenstein P, Schubiger PA, Schibli R, Tourwé DA. Glycation methods for bombesin analogs containing the (NalphaHis)Ac chelator for 99mTc(CO)3 radiolabeling. Chem Biol Drug Des 2008; 72:496-506. [PMID: 19016795 DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-0285.2008.00727.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The overexpression of peptide receptors in a variety of human carcinomas has generated considerable interest in peptide-based radiopharmaceuticals for peptide receptor imaging and peptide receptor radiotherapy. The gastrin-releasing peptide receptor is overexpressed in human prostate-, breast-, colon- and small cell lung carcinoma cells. We have developed metabolically stable (99m)Tc-radiolabeled bombesin ([Cha(13), Nle(14)]BBS(7-14)) analogs, which bind with high affinity to the gastrin-releasing peptide receptors. However, because of their lipophilicity, they showed unfavorable biodistribution with high hepatic accumulation and hepatobiliary excretion. We now report a study of different glycation methods for [Cha(13), Nle(14)]BBS(7-14) analogs to improve their biodistribution profile. Whereas the glycation using the Maillard reaction was problematic, resulting in low yields, selective introduction of the glycomimetic shikimic acid to the side chain of a Lys residue was possible. A chemoselective ligation of alpha-D-glucose to an amino-oxyacetylated [Cha(13), Nle(14)]BBS(7-14) analog could be achieved, but was complicated by the co-elution of starting peptide and glycopeptide. The best procedure consisted of the [1,3]-cycloaddition of N(3)-beta-D-glucose to a propargylglycine-containing [Cha(13), Nle(14)]BBS(7-14) analog, using a catalytic amount of Cu(I)I. All glycated [Cha(13), Nle(14)]BBS(7-14) analogs showed high affinity for the gastrin-releasing peptide receptor and rapid accumulation into PC-3 tumor cells.
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- Luc Brans
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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A stable neurotensin-based radiopharmaceutical for targeted imaging and therapy of neurotensin receptor-positive tumours. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2008; 36:37-47. [PMID: 18690434 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-008-0894-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2008] [Accepted: 07/11/2008] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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D'Andrea LD, Testa I, Panico M, Di Stasi R, Caracò C, Tarallo L, Arra C, Barbieri A, Romanelli A, Aloj L. In vivo and in vitro characterization of CCK8 bearing a histidine-based chelator labeled with 99mTc-tricarbonyl. Biopolymers 2008; 90:707-12. [DOI: 10.1002/bip.21041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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de Visser M, Verwijnen SM, de Jong M. Update:Improvement Strategies for Peptide Receptor Scintigraphy and Radionuclide Therapy. Cancer Biother Radiopharm 2008; 23:137-57. [DOI: 10.1089/cbr.2007.0435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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- Monique de Visser
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Rapid progress in the synthetic application of benzotriazole derivatives in the last 20 years has resulted in over 1000 scientific papers on the subject. This fact is reflected in Section 5.01.7, which involves almost a half of the volume of this chapter. The section is arranged according to hybridization of the C-α atom and atomic numbers of the atoms in positions β and γ to allow an easy access to the material of interest. Recent discovery of copper catalysis in [3+2] cycloadditions of azides to acetylenes, the so-called ‘click chemistry’, which boosted application of the 1,2,3-triazole derivatives, especially in medicinal chemistry, is presented in Section 5.01.9. From the point of view of practical applications, Section 5.01.11 is organized according to the number, position, and combination of the substituents at the aromatic rings. Another novel feature that has no precedence in the previous editions of Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry is an addition of triazole and benzotriazole complexes with various transitions metals to Section 5.01.4.
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Janssen PJJM, de Visser M, Verwijnen SM, Bernard BF, Srinivasan A, Erion JL, Breeman WAP, Vulto AG, Krenning EP, de Jong M. Five Stabilized 111In-labeled neurotensin analogs in nude mice bearing HT29 tumors. Cancer Biother Radiopharm 2007; 22:374-81. [PMID: 17651043 DOI: 10.1089/cbr.2007.369.a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Neurotensin (NT) receptors are overexpressed in different human tumors, such as human ductal pancreatic adenocarcinoma. New stable neurotensin analogs with high receptor affinity have been synthesized by replacing arginine residues with lysine and arginine derivatives. The aim of this study was to explore the biodistribution, tumor uptake, kidney localization, and stability characteristics of these new analogs in order to develop new diagnostic tools for exocrine pancreatic cancer. Four (111)In-labeled DTPA-chelated NT analogs and one (111)In-labeled DOTA-chelated NT analog were evaluated in NMRI nude mice bearing NT receptor-positive HT29 tumors. Experiments with a coinjection of unlabeled NT or lysine were performed to investigate receptor-mediated uptake and kidney protection, respectively. In addition, the in vivo serum stability of the most promising analog was analyzed. In the biodistribution study in mice, at 4 hours postinjection, a low percentage of the injected dose per gram (%ID/g) of tissue for all compounds was found in NT receptor-negative organs, such as the blood, spleen, pancreas, liver, muscle, and femur. A high uptake was found in the colon, intestine, kidneys, and in implanted HT29 tumors. The coinjection of excess unlabeled neurotensin significantly reduced tumor uptake, showing tumor uptake to be receptor-mediated. To a lesser extent, this was also observed for the colon, but not for other tissues. We concluded that DTPA-(Pip)Gly-Pro-(PipAm)Gly-Arg-Pro-Tyr-tBuGly-Leu-OH and the DOTA-linked counterpart have the most favorable biodistribution properties regarding tumor uptake.
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Hultsch C, Berndt M, Bergmann R, Wuest F. Radiolabeling of multimeric neurotensin(8–13) analogs with the short-lived positron emitter fluorine-18. Appl Radiat Isot 2007; 65:818-26. [PMID: 17451963 DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2007.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2006] [Accepted: 02/19/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Three methods for (18)F-labeling of dimeric and tetrameric neurotensin(8-13) derivatives were evaluated with respect to the labeling yield and the required peptide amounts. Labeling using N-succinimidyl-4-[(18)F]fluorobenzoate ([(18)F]SFB) gave low radiochemical yield for the dimeric peptides. Coupling of the tetramer with [(18)F]SFB was not successful. High yields were obtained for labeling of the aminooxy-functionalized neurotensin(8-13) dimer using 4-[(18)F]fluorobenzaldehyde ([(18)F]FBA) whilst coupling of the corresponding tetramer gave only low yields. Labeling of sulfydryl-functionalized neurotensin(8-13) derivatives using the maleinimide 4-[(18)F]fluorobenzaldehyde-O-[6-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-pyrrol-1-yl)-hexyl]-oxime ([(18)F]FBAM) resulted in high radiochemical yields for both, the dimer and the tetramer. Therefore, [(18)F]FBAM seems to be the most suitable (18)F-labeling agent for multivalent neurotensin(8-13) derivatives.
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- Christina Hultsch
- Institute of Radiopharmacy, Research Center Rossendorf, P.O. Box 51 01 19, D-01314 Dresden, Germany
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Maina T, Nikolopoulou A, Stathopoulou E, Galanis AS, Cordopatis P, Nock BA. [99mTc]Demotensin 5 and 6 in the NTS1-R-targeted imaging of tumours: synthesis and preclinical results. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2007; 34:1804-14. [PMID: 17594090 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-007-0489-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2007] [Accepted: 04/22/2007] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate the applicability of [(99m)Tc]Demotensin 5 and 6 [Formula: see text] in the targeted diagnostic imaging of neurotensin subtype 1 receptor (NTS1-R)-expressing tumours. METHODS Labelling of Demotensin 5 and 6 with (99m)Tc was conducted by brief incubation with (99m)TcO(4) (-), SnCl(2) and citrate anions in alkaline medium at ambient temperature. Affinities of conjugates for the NTS1-R were determined by competition binding experiments in WiDr cell membranes using [(125)I-Tyr(3)]NT as the radioligand. Saturation binding assays were conducted for [(99m)Tc/(99g)Tc]Demotensin 6 in WiDr cell membranes. Internalisation of [(99m)Tc]Demotensin 5 and 6 was studied at 37 degrees C in WiDr cells. Biodistribution of [(99m)Tc]Demotensin 5 and 6 was performed in female Swiss nu/nu mice bearing human WiDr xenografts. RESULTS Unlabelled conjugates showed a high affinity for the human NTS1-R (Demotensin 5 IC(50)=0.03+/-0.01 nM; Demotensin 6 IC(50)=0.08+/-0.02 nM), while high affinity was also exhibited by (radio)metallated [(99m)Tc/(99g)Tc]Demotensin 6 (K (d)=0.13+/-0.01 nM). [(99m)Tc]Demotensin 5 and 6 internalised rapidly and specifically in WiDr cells. After injection in WiDr tumour-bearing mice, radiopeptides, and especially the doubly stabilised [(99m)Tc]Demotensin 6, showed NTS1-R-mediated uptake in the intestines and in the implanted tumour (4.30+/-0.45%ID/g at 1 h post injection) and rapid renal excretion from non-target tissues into the urine. CONCLUSION [(99m)Tc]Demotensin 6 shows a favourable preclinical profile and further testing in patients is warranted to monitor its eventual applicability as a radiotracer in the diagnostic imaging of NTS1-R-positive tumours.
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- Theodosia Maina
- Institute of Radioisotopes - Radiodiagnostic Products, National Center for Scientific Research Demokritos, Ag. Paraskevi Attikis, 153 10 Athens, Greece
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Nock BA, Nikolopoulou A, Reubi JC, Maes V, Conrath P, Tourwé D, Maina T. Toward stable N4-modified neurotensins for NTS1-receptor-targeted tumor imaging with 99mTc. J Med Chem 2006; 49:4767-76. [PMID: 16854083 DOI: 10.1021/jm060415g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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A series of Gly-neurotensin(8-13) analogues modified at the N-terminus by acyclic tetraamines (Demotensin 1-4) were obtained by solid-phase peptide synthesis techniques. Strategic replacement of amino acids and/or reduction of sensitive peptide bonds were performed to enhance conjugate resistance against proteolytic enzymes. During 99mTc-labeling, single species radiopeptides, [99mTc]Demotensin 1-4, were easily obtained in high yields and typical specific activities of 1 Ci/micromol. Peptide conjugates displayed a high affinity binding to the human neurotensin subtype 1 receptor (NTS1-R) expressed in colon adenocarcinoma HT-29 or WiDr cells and/or in human tumor sections. [99mTc]Demotensin 1-4 internalized very rapidly in HT-29 or WiDr cells by a NTS1-R-mediated process. [99mTc]Demotensin 3 and 4, which remained stable during 1 h incubation in murine plasma, were selectively studied in nude mice bearing human HT-29 and WiDr xenografts. After injection, [99mTc]Demotensin 3 and 4 effectively and specifically localized in the experimental tumors and were rapidly excreted via the kidneys into the urine, exhibiting overall biodistribution patterns favorable for NTS1-R-targeted tumor imaging in man.
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- Berthold A Nock
- Institute of Radioisotopes - Radiodiagnostic Products, National Center for Scientific Research Demokritos, 15310 Athens, Greece
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