Evaluation of a Novel Gd-FAPI Dimer Molecular Probe Targeting Fibroblast Activation Protein for Imaging of Solid Tumors
Xiaohui Wang,
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Caiyu Zhuang,
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Xinhui Zheng
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Molecular Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Cancer-associated
fibroblasts
(CAFs)
are
essential
components
of
the
tumor
microenvironment.
Fibroblast
activation
protein
(FAP)
is
overexpressed
in
CAFs.
FAP-targeted
molecular
imaging
agents,
including
FAP
inhibitors
(FAPIs),
have
shown
promising
results
diagnosis.
We
aimed
to
design
a
Gd-labeled
FAPI
Dimer,
Gd-DOTA-Suc-Lys-(FAPI04)2,
optimize
pharmacokinetics
and
evaluate
its
potential
capacity
for
targeting
FAP-positive
solid
tumors
vivo.
The
Dimer
was
successfully
synthesized
with
exceeding
98%
purity.
Preclinical
were
determined
assessed
U87
cell-derived
xenografts
FAP-negative
C6-derived
using
small-animal
T1-weighted
7.0T
MR
imaging.
longitudinal
correlation
coefficient
(r1)
agent
3.813
mM-1·S-1.
administration
Gd-FAPI04
probe
showed
notable
enhancement
contrast
on
whole-body
MRI.
At
10
30
minutes
post-injection,
subcutaneous
demonstrated
significantly
greater
than
C6
(P
<0.05).
In
vivo,
safety
Gd-FAPI-04
evaluated,
which
no
tissue
damage
vital
organs
like
heart,
liver,
spleen,
lung,
kidneys,
as
indicated
by
unchanged
morphology
compared
normal
saline
control
group.
novel
probe,
Gd-DOTA-Suc-Lys-(FAPI-04)2
specifically
may
serve
safe
tool
diagnostic
tumors.
Language: Английский
Dual Functionality of [64Cu]Cu-NOTA-San A-Cy7 for Diagnostic Imaging and Surgical Guidance in Hsp90α-Positive Tumors
Molecular Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 9, 2025
Intraoperative
fluorescence
navigation
in
esophageal
cancer
enables
the
clinical
translation
of
imaging.
Heat
shock
protein
90
alpha
(Hsp90α)
plays
a
vital
role
progression
malignant
disease,
and
elevated
Hsp90α
expression
has
been
reported
cancer.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
develop
dual-modality
probe,
[64Cu]Cu-NOTA-San
A-Cy7,
for
imaging
vivo
via
both
positron
emission
tomography
(PET)
In
study,
Hsp90α-targeting
cyclopeptide
Sansalvamide
A
(San
A)
chemically
modified
with
Cy7
dye
NOTA
chelator
simultaneously.
Experimental
assays
confirmed
that
NOTA-San
A-Cy7
favorable
affinity
Hsp90α-positive
EC109
cells,
dissociation
constant
(Kd)
1.08
±
0.19
μM.
probe
successfully
synthesized
64CuCl2,
achieving
high
radiochemical
purity
over
95%.
Furthermore,
demonstrated
excellent
stability
saline
serum
solutions.
subsequently
evaluated
tumor-bearing
model
PET
imaging,
which
Hsp90α-specific
uptake
significantly
reduced
by
co-administration
an
excess
blocking
agent.
Biodistribution
studies
revealed
at
24
hours
post-injection,
tumor
1.35
0.29%ID/g
nonblocking
group
decreased
0.73
0.15%ID/g
(p
<
0.05).
Concurrent
experiment,
conducted,
revealing
substantial
model.
As
proof
concept,
imaging-guided
surgery
utilizing
fluorescent
component
performed.
This
approach
potential
providing
surgical
guidance
mice
positive
Hsp90α,
highlighting
dual
functionality
diagnostic
intraoperative
navigation.
summary,
our
findings
unequivocally
demonstrate
holds
significant
promise
as
agent
tumors
vivo,
offering
valuable
tool
detection
management
such
tumors.
Language: Английский