Abstract
A variety of nanoparticles have been proposed for several biomedical applications. To gauge the therapeutic potential of these nanoparticles, in vivo biodistribution is essential and mandatory. In the present study, ceria nanoparticles (5 nm average particle size) were labeled with 18F to study their in vivo biodistribution in rats by positron emission tomography (PET). The 18F isotope was anchored by reaction of N-succinimidyl 4-[18F]fluorobenzoate (18F-SFB) with a modified nanoparticle surface obtained by silylation with 3-aminopropylsilyl. Radiolabeled ceria nanoparticles accumulated mainly in lungs, spleen, and liver. Metabolic products of the radiolabeled nanoparticulate material were excreted into the urinary tract.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3543-3550 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Molecular Pharmaceutics |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 Dec 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- ceria nanoparticles
- in vivo evaluation
- PET
- pharmacokinetics
- rodent