89Zr-nanocolloidal albumin-based PET/CT lymphoscintigraphy for sentinel node detection in head and neck cancer: Preclinical results

Derrek A. Heuveling, Gerard W.M. Visser, Marian Baclayon, Wouter H. Roos, Gijs J.L. Wuite, Otto S. Hoekstra, C. René Leemans, Remco De Bree, Guus A.M.S. Van Dongen*

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Abstract

Identifying sentinel nodes near the primary tumor remains a problem in, for example, head and neck cancer because of the limited resolution of current lymphoscintigraphic imaging when using 99mTc-nanocolloidal albumin. This study describes the development and evaluation of a nanocolloidal albumin-based tracer specifically dedicated for high-resolution PET detection. Methods: 89Zr was coupled to nanocolloidal albumin via the bifunctional chelate p-isothiocyanatobenzyldesferrioxamine B. Quality control tests, including particle size measurements, and in vivo biodistribution and imaging experiments in a rabbit lymphogenic metastasis model were performed. Results: Coupling of 89Zr to nanocolloidal albumin appeared to be efficient, resulting in a stable product with a radiochemical purity greater than 95%, without affecting the particle size. PET showed distinguished uptake of 89Zr-nanocolloidal albumin in the sentinel nodes, with visualization of lymphatic vessels, and with a biodistribution comparable to 99mTc-nanocolloidal albumin. Conclusion: 89Zr- nanocolloidal albumin is a promising tracer for sentinel node detection by PET.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1580-1584
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine
Volume52
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2011

Keywords

  • Zr
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Nanocoll
  • PET/CT
  • Sentinel node

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