Abstract
Due to high expression of CXCR4 (CXC chemokine receptor type 4) receptors in many tumors and metastasis, synthesis and labeling of CXCR4 receptor-targeted analogs as tumor imaging agents have been encouraged. Herein, CXCR4 receptor-targeted peptide antagonist was prepared and thereafter its labeling with 99mTc by a bifunctional chelating agent and tricine coligand was developed. Radiotracer purity, stability, and tumor cell binding were assessed. Bioevaluation of radiotracer was performed in mice bearing xenograft tumor. More than 95% labeling yield and stability up to 24 hours were observed. Radiotracer-related tumor accumulation was 3.61 ± 0.15% ID/g at 1 hour postinjection. High stability and specific tumor uptake are important characteristics of the radiotracer that could nominate this as a targeted imaging agent in the future.
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