Radiation Dosimetry of the 18 kDa Translocator Protein Ligand [18F]PBR111 in Humans
Status:
COMPLETED
Trial end date:
2024-07-30
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Summary
The 18 kDa translocator protein (TSPO) is a mitochondrial protein that becomes overexpressed during neuroinflammatory conditions, such as in Alzheimer's disease or multiple sclerosis. TSPO is of interest because it serves as a marker for microglial and astrocytic activity, measurable via in vivo positron emission tomography (PET) molecular imaging. \[18F\]PBR111 is a second-generation TSPO PET radioligand with high signal specificity but a sensitivity to TSPO polymorphism, in comparison with first-generation ligands. This study focused on the biodistribution and dosimetry of \[18F\]PBR111 in healthy humans.