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ArticleMolecular imaging and biology2017

Characterization of an Orthotopic Colorectal Cancer Mouse Model and Its Feasibility for Accurate Quantification in Positron Emission Tomography.

Sara Rapic, Christel Vangestel, Jeroen Verhaeghe, Tim Van den Wyngaert, Rukun Hinz, Marleen Verhoye, Patrick Pauwels, Steven Staelens, Sigrid Stroobants

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Sara RapicMolecular Imaging Center Antwerp (MICA), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Wilrijk, Belgium.
Christel VangestelMolecular Imaging Center Antwerp (MICA), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Wilrijk, Belgium.
Jeroen VerhaegheMolecular Imaging Center Antwerp (MICA), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Wilrijk, Belgium.
Tim Van den WyngaertMolecular Imaging Center Antwerp (MICA), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Wilrijk, Belgium.
Rukun HinzBio-Imaging Lab (BIL), Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Wilrijk, Belgium.
Marleen VerhoyeBio-Imaging Lab (BIL), Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Wilrijk, Belgium.
Patrick PauwelsDepartment of Pathological Anatomy, Antwerp University Hospital, Wilrijkstraat 10, 2650, Edegem, Belgium.
Steven StaelensMolecular Imaging Center Antwerp (MICA), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Wilrijk, Belgium.
Sigrid StroobantsMolecular Imaging Center Antwerp (MICA), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Wilrijk, Belgium. Sigrid.Stroobants@uza.be.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1285-9117

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Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds BOF27327Innovative Medicines Initiative Joint Undertaking 115151
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Abstract

purposeQuantification in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of an orthotopic mouse model of colorectal cancer (CRC) is challenging due to difficult tumor delineation. We aimed to establish a reproducible delineation approach, evaluate its feasibility for reliable PET quantification and compare its added translational value with its subcutaneous counterpart. PROCEDURES: A subcutaneous Colo205-luc2 tumor fragment harvested from a donor mouse was transplanted onto the caecum of nude mice, with (n = 10) or without (n = 10) the addition of an X-ray detectable thread. Animals underwent 2-deoxy-2-[

resultsOur results showed the strongest correlation between both in vivo and ex vivo uptake (r = 0.84, p < 0.0001) and image-derived and caliper-measured tumor volume (r = 0.96, p < 0.0001) when the tumor was delineated on the MR image. Orthotopic tumors displayed an abundance of stroma, higher levels of proliferation (p = 0.0007), apoptosis (p = 0.02), and necrosis (p < 0.0001), a higher number of blood vessels (p < 0.0001); yet lower tumor hypoxia (p < 0.0001) as compared with subcutaneous tumors.

conclusionsThis orthotopic mouse model proved to be a promising tool for the investigation of CRC through preclinical imaging studies provided the availability of anatomical MR images for accurate tumor delineation. Furthermore, the tumor microenvironment of the orthotopic tumor resembled more that of human CRC, increasing its likelihood to advance translational nuclear imaging studies of CRC.

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Positron-Emission TomographyAnimalsCell Line, TumorColorectal NeoplasmsDisease Models, AnimalFeasibility StudiesHumansImmunohistochemistryMaleMice, NudeSubcutaneous TissueTumor BurdenColorectal cancerContrast enhanced computed tomographyMagnetic resonance imagingOrthotopic mouse modelPositron emission tomographyTumor delineation

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