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ArticleMolecular imaging and biology2010

Dynamic contrast-enhanced folate-receptor-targeted MR imaging using a Gd-loaded PEG-dendrimer-folate conjugate in a mouse xenograft tumor model.

Wei-Tsung Chen, Dhakshanamurthy Thirumalai, Tiffany Ting-Fang Shih, Ran-Chou Chen, Shin-Yang Tu, Chin-I Lin, Pang-Chyr Yang

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Wei-Tsung ChenDepartment of Radiology, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. wt2000.chen@msa.hinet.net
Dhakshanamurthy Thirumalai
Tiffany Ting-Fang Shih
Ran-Chou Chen
Shin-Yang Tu
Chin-I Lin
Pang-Chyr Yang

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purposeThe purpose of this study is to validate a folate-receptor (FR)-targeted dendrimer, PEG-G3-(Gd-DTPA)11-(folate)5, for its ability to detect FR-positive tumors, by using dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI. PROCEDURES: KB cells, FR siRNA knockdown KB cells, and FR negative HT-1080 cells, were incubated with fluorescein-labeled dendrimer and their cellular uptake was observed. Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI was performed on mice-bearing KB and HT-1080 tumors and the enhancement patterns and parameters were analyzed.

resultsGreen fluorescence was found in the KB cells in the cellular uptake experiment, but was not seen in other settings. In the dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, the 30-min washout percentage was -4 +/- 18% in the KB tumors and 39 +/- 23% in the HT-1080 tumors. A 17% cut-off point gave a sensitivity of 94.4% and a specificity of 93.8%.

conclusionsWe have demonstrated the targeting ability of PEG-G3-(Gd-DTPA)11-(folate)5 in vitro and in vivo. A 17% cut-off point for a 30-min washout percentage can be a useful parameter for the diagnosis of FR-positive tumors.

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Contrast MediaDendrimersGadolinium DTPAPolyethylene GlycolsXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysAnimalsCarrier ProteinsCell Line, TumorFolate Receptors, GPI-AnchoredFolic AcidHumansImmunohistochemistryMagnetic Resonance ImagingMagnetic Resonance SpectroscopyMiceReceptors, Cell SurfaceCarrier ProteinsContrast MediaDendrimersFolate Receptors, GPI-AnchoredFolic AcidGadolinium DTPAPolyethylene GlycolsReceptors, Cell SurfaceRNA, Small Interfering

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