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Molecular imaging and theranostic approaches in pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma.

Pheochromocytomas and their extra-adrenal counterpart paragangliomas (PGLs; together called PPGLs), belong to the family of neural crest-derived tumors. Given the overexpression of a wide variety of specific targets in PPGLs, it seems that these tumors are optimally suited to be imaged by specific radiopharmaceuticals. Thus, theranostics approaches with somatostatin agonists and antagonists are rapidly evolving in the setting of these tumors and may be considered as the next step in the therapeutic arsenal of metastatic PPGLs.

Molecular Imaging of the Cholinergic System in Parkinson's Disease.

One of the first identified neurotransmitters in the brain, acetylcholine, is an important modulator that drives changes in neuronal and glial activity. For more than two decades, the main focus of molecular imaging of the cholinergic system in Parkinson's disease (PD) has been on cognitive changes. Imaging studies have confirmed that degeneration of the cholinergic system is a major determinant of dementia in PD. Within the last decade, the focus is expanding to studying cholinergic correlates of mobility impairments, dyskinesias, olfaction, sleep, visual hallucinations and risk taking behavi…

Molecular imaging of myocardial and vascular disorders with ultrasound.

Methods for noninvasive imaging of specific disease-related molecular changes are being developed in order to expand and improve diagnostic capabilities and to enhance therapeutic decision making in the clinical setting. These new techniques have also started to be incorporated into research programs in order to better characterize pathophysiology or evaluate treatment efficacy. Molecular imaging with contrast-enhanced ultrasound relies on the detection of the acoustic signal produced by either microbubbles or other acoustically active particulate agents that are targeted to sites of disease. …

[Molecular imaging of histamine receptors in the human brain].

Brain histamine is involved in a wide range of physiological functions such as regulation of sleep-wake cycle, arousal, appetite control, cognition, learning and memory mainly through the 4 receptor subtypes: H1, H2, H3 and H4. Neurons producing histamine, histaminergic neurons, are exclusively located in the tuberomammillary nucleus of the posterior hypothalamus and are transmitting histamine to almost all regions of the brain. Roles of brain histamine have been studied using animals including knock-out mice and human subjects. For clinical studies, molecular imaging technique such as positro…

Trajectories of late-life depression: insights from molecular imaging.

Late-life depression is associated with greater disability, suicide risk and mortality than depression in mid-life, and is a risk factor/prodrome for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Many depressed, older adults fail to respond to first line antidepressant treatment, experience relapse and exhibit persistent symptoms, including anxiety, apathy and cognitive impairment, that may reflect underlying neurodegenerative processes. Advances in molecular imaging, particularly positron emission tomography (PET) allow direct in-vivo investigation of neurobi…

Публичное молекулярное сканирование и развитие наркотиков в множестве склерозов.

Множественный склероз (MS) представляет собой хроническое воспалительное нейродегенеративное расстройство, которое, как правило, затрагивает молодых людей и характеризуется главным образом демиелинирующими повреждениями в центральной нервной системе (КНС). Согласно пересмотренным критериям McDonald, клиническая диагностика MS может быть установлена на основе сочетания клинических наблюдений, наличия фокусных повреждений по крайней мере в двух отдельных областях CNS на магнитных резонансных изображениях (MRI) и обнаружения конкретных олигоклонных полос в цереброспайнальной жидкости. Обычная МРТ

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory neurodegenerative disorder that typically affects young adults and is primarily characteri … tools for therapy monitoring remain major obstacles, thus channeling the development of innovative molecular imaging probes that can be harnessed in clinical practice. Indeed, positron emission tomography (PET) has a significant potential to advance the contemporary diagnosis and management of MS. Given the solid body of evidence implicating myelin dysfunction in …

Pathological Mechanisms and Molecular Imaging Advances in Alzheimer's Disease.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorders globally, where early diagnosis plays a pivotal role in delaying disease progression and improving patient outcomes. In recent years, the rapid, multidisciplinary advances in molecular imaging and emerging technologies have significantly advanced our understanding of AD pathogenesis, early diagnosis, and intervention strategies. Imaging tools such as positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), alongside emerging technologies like retinal imaging, nanosensors, and quantum dots (QDs), a…

Molecular Imaging in Parathyroid Carcinoma Management: A Comprehensive Review.

Parathyroid carcinoma (PC) is an exceedingly rare endocrine malignancy, accounting for less than 1% of all primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT … own potential in cases where initial imaging is inconclusive. Theranostic strategies that integrate molecular imaging with targeted radioligand therapy may transform PC management by enabling personalized treatment approaches tailored to each tumor's biological and imaging characteristics. This review aims to evaluate available imaging modalities for PC diagnosis a …

Detection of mulberry bodies using molecular imaging flow cytometry.

BACKGROUND: Fabry disease is a hereditary disorder that leads to the accumulation of glycolipids, such as globotriaosylceramide, because of … hly accurate and objective automated detection method. Here, we examined the detection of MBs using molecular imaging flow cytometry (MI-FCM). METHODS: Urine samples from patients with and without Fabry disease were analyzed by MI-FCM for MB detection. Microscopy was used as a control method to identify MBs. RESULTS: MI-FCM detected MBs in 33 of 36 Fabry disease …

A Survey of Patient Experience During Molecular Breast Imaging.

Molecular breast imaging (MBI) is one of several options available to patients seeking supplemental screening due to mammographically dense breasts. Patient experience during MBI may influence willingness to undergo the test but has yet to be formally assessed. We aimed to assess patient comfort level during MBI, to compare MBI comfort with mammography comfort, to identify factors associated with MBI discomfort, and to evaluate patients' willingness to return for future MBI. Methods: A 10-question survey was sent by e-mail to patients undergoing MBI between August and December 2022 to obtain q

Visualizing Bacterial Infections With Novel Targeted Molecular Imaging Approaches.

Although nearly a century has elapsed since the discovery of penicillin, bacterial infections remain a major global threat. Global antibioti … antibiotics, thereby limiting overuse of antibiotics and improving overall health. Next-generation molecular imaging affords unique opportunities to target and identify bacterial infections, enabling spatial characterization as well as noninvasive, temporal monitoring of the natural course of the disease and response to therapy. These emerging noninvasive imaging …

Radiotheranostics - Precision Medicine in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.

'See what you treat and treat what you see, at a molecular level', could be the motto of theranostics. The concept implies diagnosis (imagin … with hyperthyroidism. Ever since, theranostics has been an integral element of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. The more we understand tumor biology and molecular pathology of carcinogenesis, including specific mutations and receptor expression profiles, the more specific these 'molecular spies' can be developed for diagnostic molecular imaging and subsequen …

Molecular imaging in MSK radiology: Where are we going?

Musculoskeletal (MSK) pathologies are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. However, treatment options and understanding of pat … inflammatory activity levels, and the degree of response to therapy. To overcome these limitations, molecular imaging techniques may play a promising role. Starting from the strengths and weaknesses of structural anatomical imaging, the present narrative review aims to highlight the promising role of molecular imaging in the assessment of non-neoplastic MSK disease …

Molecular Imaging of Addictive Behavior in Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is commonly associated with motor symptoms, however cognitive and neurobehavioral complications are increasingly recognized and contribute to long-term disability. Dopamine replacement therapy is effective for motor symptoms, but can also lead to motor side-effects and addictive behavior such as impulse control disorders. Molecular imaging is advancing our knowledge of the mechanisms involved in the development of behavioral addictions. This chapter will discuss potential risk factors and associations with the development of addictive behavior in PD including the role …

Molecular Imaging of Opioid System in Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease.

Opioid receptors are localized throughout peripheral and central nervous system and interact with endogenous opioid peptides and drugs including heroin, synthetic opioids, and pain relievers (codeine, morphine). If several opioid PET tracers exist for preclinical studies, only a few have been used in human. Some tracers are selective for one subtype of opioid receptors (e.g., [11C]CAF (carfentanil) for μ receptor) while others are not ([11C]DPN (diprenorphine)). As shown by imaging studies, the opioid system is involved in pain processing, but also in addiction, neuropsychiatric manifestations

Tumor targeting HPMA-porphyrin-99mTc copolymer molecular imaging agent.

Porphyrins typically show preferential uptake and retention by tumor tissues via receptor-mediated endocytosis of low-density lipoproteins. To investigate the relative importance of active and passive targeting strategies, the synthesis, characterization, in vitro uptake, and in vivo biodistribution of specific targeting porphyrin HPMA [HPMA: N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide] copolymer tracer poly(HPMA)-porphyrin-DTPA-(99m)Tc (DTPA: diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid), nonspecific targeting HPMA copolymer tracer poly(HPMA)-DTPA-(99m)Tc, and nontargeting tracer DTPA-(99m)Tc are described in th

Molecular imaging in cardiovascular disease: Which methods, which diseases?

Techniques for in vivo assessment of disease-related molecular changes are being developed for all forms of non-invasive cardiovascular imag … pathophysiology and as a surrogate endpoint for therapeutic efficacy. The most common approach for molecular imaging involves the creation of novel-targeted contrast agents that are designed so that their kinetic properties are different in disease tissues. The main focus of this review is not to describe all the different molecular imaging approaches that have be …

Multimodality molecular imaging of stem cells therapy for stroke.

Stem cells have been proposed as a promising therapy for treating stroke. While several studies have demonstrated the therapeutic benefits of stem cells, the exact mechanism remains elusive. Molecular imaging provides the possibility of the visual representation of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level. In order to facilitate research efforts to understand the stem cells therapeutic mechanisms, we need to further develop means of monitoring these cells noninvasively, longitudinally and repeatedly. Because of tissue depth and the blood-brain barrier (BBB), in vivo imaging of …

Fluorescence lifetime imaging of activatable target specific molecular probes.

In vivo optical imaging using fluorescently labeled self-quenched monoclonal antibodies, activated through binding and internalization within target cells, results in excellent target-to-background ratios. We hypothesized that these molecular probes could be utilized to accurately report on cellular internalization with fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLI). Two imaging probes were synthesized, consisting of the antibody trastuzumab (targeting HER2/neu) conjugated to Alexa Fluor750 in ratios of either 1:8 or 1:1. Fluorescence intensity and lifetime of each conjugate were initially determined at