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Beta-Minus Emitting Radiotracers Improves Molecular Endoscopy
C Carpenter1*, X Ma1 , C Sun1 , G Pratx1 , Z Cheng1 , L Xing1 , (1) Stanford University, Stanford, California
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SU-E-I-80 Sunday 3:00PM - 6:00PM Room: Exhibit HallPurpose:Molecular Endoscopy using Cerenkov Luminescence can be used to monitor the distribution of many clinically-available PET and SPECT probes for endoscopic applications. A main limitation of Cerenkov is its limited sensitivity to small concentrations of radiotracer when using light guides s. Herein we demonstrate that the use of a high energy beta emitting radioisotope, exemplified here with 90Y provides superior sensitivity to 18F because of its higher light output and its lack of corresponding gamma emission.
Methods:A series of phantom experiments were performed to compare the sensitivity and noise of the CLE system for imaging 90Y and 18F. Three vials of known concentrations of 90Y (0.008 μCi, 0.08 μCi, 1 μCi) were placed in centrifuge tubes and isolated from each other. One vial of 18F (100 μCi) was placed in the imaging chamber and imaged over the course of decay (19 hours, 43 minutes, or ~10 half-lives). Image time-points were formed from 5-minute integrations.
Results:Using an SNR of 10 to define the noise-floor, the 90Y minimum detectable activity was 0.056 μCi. To the contrast, the minimum detectable activity for 18F was 11.63 μCi. These data demonstrate a 207-fold improvement in SNR of 90Y compared to 18F, when controlled for activity.
Conclusion:This study demonstrated that a pure β- radionuclide such as 90Y be used is superior to 18F for Cerenkov Endoscopy. Further study is needed to demonstrate its utility in preclinical studies, endoscopic applications, intraoperative, and radiotherapy applications.
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