Abstract
To extend our development of new imaging agents targeting the prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), we have used the versatile intermediate 2-[3-(5-amino-1-carboxy-pentyl)-ureido]-pentanedioic acid (Lys-C(O)-Glu), which allows ready incorporation of radiohalogens for single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET). We prepared 2-[3-[1-carboxy-5-(4-[125I]iodo-benzoylamino)- pentyl]-ureido]-pentanedioic acid ([125I]3), 2-[3-[1-carboxy-5-(4- [18F]fluoro-benzoylamino)-pentyl]-ureido]-pentanedioic acid ([ 18F]6), and 2-(3-[1-carboxy-5-[(5-[125I]iodo-pyridine-3- carbonyl)-amino]-pentyl]-ureido)-pentanedioic acid ([125I]8) in 65-80% (nondecay-corrected), 30-35% (decay corrected), and 59-75% (nondecay-corrected) radiochemical yields. Compound [125I]3 demonstrated 8.8 ± 4.7% injected dose per gram (%ID/g) within PSMA + PC-3 PIP tumor at 30 min postinjection, which persisted, with clear delineation of the tumor by SPECT. Similar tumor uptake values at early time points were demonstrated for [18F]6 (using PET) and [ 125I]8. Because of the many radiohalogenated moieties that can be attached via the ε amino group, the intermediate Lys-C(O)-Glu is an attractive template upon which to develop new imaging agents for prostate cancer.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 7933-7943 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of medicinal chemistry |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 24 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 25 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Medicine
- Drug Discovery