Abstract:
Described herein are novel methods for the synthesis of radiolabeling synthons such as [ 18 F]fluoronicotinic acid-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl ester, and also methods of labeling a protein or peptide comprising a free amine group. A novel c-Met binding peptide, and imaging methods, are also described.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a method of synthesizing a iodo- or astatoarene comprising the reaction of a diaryliodonium compound with a iodide or astatide salt, respectively. The invention also relates to said iodo- or astatoarene and diaryliodonium compound as such. The invention also concerns a method of synthesizing a iodo- or astatolabelled biomolecule and/or vector using said iodo- or astatoarene.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to probes for use in the detection, imaging, diagnosis, targeting, treatment, etc. of cancers expressing the gastrin releasing peptide receptor (GRPR). For example, such probes may be molecules conjugated to detectable labels which are preferably moieties suitable for detection by gamma imaging and SPECT or by positron emission tomography (PET) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or fluorescence spectroscopy or optical imaging methods.
Abstract:
Novel radiotracer(s) for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging are described. Novel radiotracer(s) for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of neuorendocrine tumors are described. Specifically the present invention describes novel [18F]Fluoroethyltriazol-[Tyr3]Octreotate analogs; in particular those that target somatostatin receptors found on the cell surface of gastroenteropancreatic neuorendocrine tumors. The present invention also describes intermediate(s), precursor(s), pharmaceutical composition(s), methods of making, and methods of use of the novel radiotracer(s).
Abstract:
The present invention provides a novel method of labelling biological targeting molecules (BTMs) of interest with radioiodine. Also provided are functionalised BTMs useful in the method, as well as methods of preparing such functionalised BTMs under mild conditions.
Abstract:
A microreactor for preparing a radiolabeled complex or a biomolecule conjugate comprises a microchannel for fluid flow, where the microchannel comprises a mixing portion comprising one or more passive mixing elements, and a reservoir for incubating a mixed fluid. The reservoir is in fluid communication with the microchannel and is disposed downstream of the mixing portion. A method of preparing a radiolabeled complex includes flowing a radiometal solution comprising a metallic radionuclide through a downstream mixing portion of a microchannel, where the downstream mixing portion includes one or more passive mixing elements, and flowing a ligand solution comprising a bifunctional chelator through the downstream mixing portion. The ligand solution and the radiometal solution are passively mixed while in the downstream mixing portion to initiate a chelation reaction between the metallic radionuclide and the bifunctional chelator. The chelation reaction is completed to form a radiolabeled complex.
Abstract:
The present invention provides variable mass labeling reagents, a set of the variable mass labeling reagents, and a multiplexed set of variable mass labeling reagents.
Abstract:
The invention provides a substituted amino acid comprising an optionally protected primary or secondary amino group, a carboxylic acid group and a group capable of binding a fluoride ion; a peptide comprising the substituted amino acid; a method for the preparation of the peptide and its use in diagnosis. The substituted amino acid according to the invention permits a synthetic approach with greater flexibility and control of the site of labelling than conventional methods.
Abstract:
The invention relates to conjugates of formula (V) or (VI), their use as radiopharmaceuticals, processes for their preparation, and synthetic intermediates used in such processes.
Abstract:
The invention discloses novel phosphorylation sites identified in signal transduction proteins and pathways, and provides phosphorylation-site specific antibodies and heavy-isotope labeled peptides (AQUA peptides) for the selective detection and quantification of these phosphorylated sites/proteins, as well as methods of using the reagents for such purpose. Among the phosphorylation sites identified are sites occurring in the following protein types: adaptor/scaffold proteins, adhesion/extracellular matrix protein, apoptosis proteins, calcium binding proteins, cell cycle regulation proteins, chaperone proteins, chromatin, DNA binding/repair/replication proteins, cytoskeletal proteins, endoplasmic reticulum or golgi proteins, enzyme proteins, G/regulator proteins, inhibitor proteins, motor/contractile proteins, phosphatase, protease, Ser/ Thr protein kinases, protein kinase (Tyr)s, receptor/channel/cell suface proteins, RNA binding proteins, transcriptional regulators, tumor suppressor proteins, ubiquitan conjugating system proteins and proteins of unknown function.