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18-kDa translocator protein ligand 18F-FEMPA: Biodistribution and uptake into atherosclerotic plaques in mice
List of Authors: Hellberg S, Silvola JM, Kiugel M, Liljenbäck H, Savisto N, Li XG, Thiele A, Lehmann L, Heinrich T, Vollmer S, Hakovirta H, Laine VJ, Ylä-Herttuala S, Knuuti J, Roivainen A, Saraste A.
Publication year: 2017
Journal: Journal of Nuclear Cardiology
Volume number: 24
Issue number: 3
Start page: 862
End page: 871
Number of pages: 10
ISSN: 1071-3581
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12350-016-0527-y
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/17345834
18F-FEMPA shows rapid blood clearance and uptake in the mouse aorta. Uptake in atherosclerotic plaques correlated with the amount of macrophages, but did not exceed that in the normal vessel wall.
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