Radiosynthesis and Biological Evaluation of 188Re-5,10,15,20-Tetra(4-pyridyl)-21H,23H-porphyrin Complex as a Tumor-Targeting Agent


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Abstract

188Re-5,10,15,20-tetra(4-pyridyl)-21H,23H-porphyrin, [188Re]TMPP, a tumor-targeted agent, was prepared. Under optimum conditions, the 188Re-TMPP yield after purification exceeded 98%. Biodistribution studies showed high tumor uptake of the agent within 30 min post injection (17.5 ± 1.1% ID/g) for Swiss Albino mice bearing Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC). [188Re]TMPP can be considered as a highly selective radiotracer for highly replicating solid tumors.

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M. H. Sanad

Labeled Compounds Department, Hot Laboratories Center

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Egypt, Cairo

A. B. Farag

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy

Email: drsanad74@gmail.com
Egypt, Giza

G. M. Saleh

Health Radiation Research Department (Radiodiagnosis Unit), National Center for Radiation Research and Technology

Email: drsanad74@gmail.com
Egypt, Cairo

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