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18-kDa translocator protein ligand 18F-FEMPA: Biodistribution and uptake into atherosclerotic plaques in mice



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: 24

Issue: 3

First page : 862

Last page: 871

Number of pages: 10

ISSN: 1071-3581

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12350-016-0527-y

Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/17345834


Abstract

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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