Aryl trimethylammonium trifluoromethanesulfonates as precursors to aryl [18F]fluorides

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Aryltrimethylammonium trifluoromethanesulfonates as precursors to aryl [ 18 F]fluorides: Improved synthesis of [ 18 F]GBR‐13119

Aromatic nucleophilic substitution of various trimethylammonium trifluoromethanesulfonates with [ 18 F]fluoride has been evaluated. Fluorinations were studied over a temperature range of 45–165°C, with decay corrected yields ranging from 20–80%. [ 18 F]GBR 13119, 1‐[2‐{(4‐[ 18 F]fluorophenyl)(phenyl)methoxy}ethyl]‐4‐(3‐phenylpropyl)piperazine, a potential radio‐tracer for the dopamine uptake system, has been prepared in no‐carrier‐added form from 4‐N,N,N,‐trimethylaniliniumphenylmethanone trifluoromethanesulfonate. Purification by solid‐phase techniques yielded the product in 20% decay corrected radiochemical yield and >98% radiochemical and chemical purity without HPLC.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/90072/1/2580270711_ftp.pd

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Multiphase extraction: Rapid phase-transfer of [18F]fluoride ion for nucleophilic radiolabeling reactions

In multiphase extraction [18F]fluoride ion for radiolabeling is recovered from target water by passage through a small column of microporous polymer impregnated with a lipophilic cryptand or quaternary ammonium salt. The 18O enriched water can be recovered for reuse. The [18F]fluoride ion-pair is eluted from the column by a small volume of acetonitrile or other organic solvent. Evaporation of the acetonitrile removes traces of water to yield a reactive ion pair for nucleophilic radiofluorination reactions. A wide range of ion-pairs based on K+ or NH4+ cryptands or quaternary ammonium salts can be employed. The method was applied to the synthesis of [18F]FDG.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/27603/1/0000647.pd

MR Evaluation of Radiation Synovectomy of the Knee by Means of Intra-articular Injection of Holmium-166-Chitosan Complex in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results at 4-month Follow-up

Objective To determine whether MRI is able to demonstrate the effect of radiation synovectomy after the intra-articular injection of holmium-166-chitosan complex for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis of the knee. Materials and Methods Fourteen patients aged 36-59 years were treated with 10-20 mCi of holmium-166-chitosan complex. A criterion for inclusion in this study was the absence of observable improvement after 3- or more months of treatment of the knee with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs. MR images were acquired both prior to and 4-months after treatment. Clinical evaluation included the use of visual analog scales to assess pain, and the circumference of the knee and its range of motion were also determined. MR evaluation included measurement of the volume of synovial enhancement and wall thickness, the amount of joint effusion, and quantifiable scoring of bone erosion, bone edema and lymph nodes. Results Visual analog scale readings decreased significantly after radiation synovectomy (p <0.05). MRI showed that joint effusion decreased significantly (p <0.05), and that the volume of synovial enhancement tended to decrease, but to an insignificant extent (p = 0.107). Conclusion The decreased joint effusion noted at 4-month follow-up resulted from radiation synovectomy of the rheumatoid knee by means of intra-articular injection of holmium-166-chitosan complex.ope

Radiofármacos PET

Dada la tasa actual de evolución de la biología molecular de los receptores del SNC, la diferencia entre el número de radiotrazadores disponibles y las drogas potenciales va creciendo rápidamente99. Debemos por tanto insistir en que la utilidad de la tecnología PET en la búsqueda de nuevos agentes terapéuticos descansa sin duda en la obtención de compuestos marcados, por lo que la potenciación de la radioquímica y la radiofarmacia van a ser puntos clave en el desarrollo de este apasionante campo