Translational imaging of the fibroblast activation protein (FAP) using the new ligand [68Ga]Ga-OncoFAP-DOTAGA.
Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging
; 49(6): 1822-1832, 2022 05.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The fibroblast activation protein (FAP) is an emerging target for molecular imaging and therapy in cancer. OncoFAP is a novel small organic ligand for FAP with very high affinity. In this translational study, we establish [68Ga]Ga-OncoFAP-DOTAGA (68Ga-OncoFAP) radiolabeling, benchmark its properties in preclinical imaging, and evaluate its application in clinical PET scanning.METHODS:
68Ga-OncoFAP was synthesized in a cassette-based fully automated labeling module. Lipophilicity, affinity, and serum stability of 68Ga-OncoFAP were assessed by determining logD7.4, IC50 values, and radiochemical purity. 68Ga-OncoFAP tumor uptake and imaging properties were assessed in preclinical dynamic PET/MRI in murine subcutaneous tumor models. Finally, biodistribution and uptake in a variety of tumor types were analyzed in 12 patients based on individual clinical indications that received 163 ± 50 MBq 68Ga-OncoFAP combined with PET/CT and PET/MRI.RESULTS:
68Ga-OncoFAP radiosynthesis was accomplished with high radiochemical yields. Affinity for FAP, lipophilicity, and stability of 68Ga-OncoFAP measured are ideally suited for PET imaging. PET and gamma counting-based biodistribution demonstrated beneficial tracer kinetics and high uptake in murine FAP-expressing tumor models with high tumor-to-blood ratios of 8.6 ± 5.1 at 1 h and 38.1 ± 33.1 at 3 h p.i. Clinical 68Ga-OncoFAP-PET/CT and PET/MRI demonstrated favorable biodistribution and kinetics with high and reliable uptake in primary cancers (SUVmax 12.3 ± 2.3), lymph nodes (SUVmax 9.7 ± 8.3), and distant metastases (SUVmax up to 20.0).CONCLUSION:
Favorable radiochemical properties, rapid clearance from organs and soft tissues, and intense tumor uptake validate 68Ga-OncoFAP as a powerful alternative to currently available FAP tracers.Palavras-chave
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Radioisótopos de Gálio
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Neoplasias
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2022
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