Synthesis and biological evaluation of an 123I-labeled bicyclic nucleoside analogue (BCNA) as potential SPECT tracer for VZV-tk reporter gene imaging.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
An iodine-123 labeled bicyclic nucleoside analogue ([(123)I]-4) has been synthesized and evaluated as a potential single photon emission tomography (SPECT) reporter probe for the non-invasive imaging of expression of the varicella zoster virus thymidine kinase (VZV-tk) reporter gene. In vitro enzymatic assays revealed that the non-radioactive mono-iodo derivative 4 has good affinity for VZV-TK (IC(50): 4.2 microM). Biodistribution of [(123)I]-4 was examined in normal mice. Evaluation of [(123)I]-4 in HEK-293T cells showed 1.74-fold higher accumulation in VZV-TK-expressing cells compared to control cells.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Chitneni, SK; Deroose, CM; Fonge, H; Gijsbers, R; Dyubankova, N; Balzarini, J; Debyser, Z; Mortelmans, L; Verbruggen, AM; Bormans, GM
Published Date
- June 15, 2007
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 17 / 12
Start / End Page
- 3458 - 3462
PubMed ID
- 17446073
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0960-894X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.bmcl.2007.03.081
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England