ArticleEJNMMI research2013
Comparison between kinetic modelling and graphical analysis for the quantification of [18F]fluoromethylcholine uptake in mice.
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backgroundUntil now, no kinetic model was described for the oncologic tracer [18F]fluoromethylcholine ([18F]FCho), so it was aimed to validate a proper model, which is easy to implement and allows tracer quantification in tissues.
methodsBased on the metabolic profile, two types of compartmental models were evaluated. One is a 3C2i model, which contains three tissue compartments and two input functions and corrects for possible [18F]fluorobetaine ([18F]FBet) uptake by the tissues. On the other hand, a two-tissue-compartment model (2C1i) was evaluated. Moreover, a comparison, based on intra-observer variability, was made between kinetic modelling and graphical analysis.
resultsDetermination of the [18F]FCho-to-[18F]FBet uptake ratios in tissues and evaluation of the fitting of both kinetic models indicated that corrections for [18F]FBet uptake are not mandatory. In addition, [18F]FCho uptake is well described by the 2C1i model and by graphical analysis by means of the Patlak plot.
conclusionsThe Patlak plot is a reliable, precise, and robust method to quantify [18F]FCho uptake independent of scan time or plasma clearance. In addition, it is easily implemented, even under non-equilibrium conditions and without creating additional errors.
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