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Erschienen in: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 9/2008

01.09.2008 | Original Article

SPECT imaging of D2 dopamine receptors and endogenous dopamine release in mice

verfasst von: Cynthia Jongen, Kora de Bruin, Freek Beekman, Jan Booij

Erschienen in: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging | Ausgabe 9/2008

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Abstract

Purpose

The dopamine D2 receptor (D2R) is important in the mediation of addiction. [123I]iodobenzamide (IBZM), a SPECT ligand for the D2R, has been used for in vivo studies of D2R availability in humans, monkeys, and rats. Although mouse models are important in the study of addiction, [123I]IBZM has not been used in mice SPECT studies. This study evaluates the use of [123I]IBZM for measuring D2R availability in mice.

Methods

Pharmacokinetics of [123I]IBZM in mice were studied with pinhole SPECT imaging after intravenous (i.v.) injection of [123I]IBZM (20, 40, and 70 MBq). In addition, the ability to measure the release of endogenous dopamine after amphetamine administration with [123I]IBZM SPECT was investigated. Thirdly, i.v. administration, the standard route of administration, and intraperitoneal (i.p.) administration of [123I]IBZM were compared.

Results

Specific binding of [123I]IBZM within the mouse striatum could be clearly visualized with SPECT. Peak specific striatal binding ratios were reached around 90 min post-injection. After amphetamine administration, the specific binding ratios of [123I]IBZM decreased significantly (−27.2%; n = 6; p = 0.046). Intravenous administration of [123I]IBZM led to significantly higher specific binding than i.p. administration of the same dose. However, we found that i.v. administration of a dose of 70 MBq [123I]IBZM might result in acute ethanol intoxication because ethanol is used as a preparative aid for the routine production of [123I]IBZM.

Conclusions

Imaging of D2R availability and endogenous dopamine release in mice is feasible using [123I]IBZM single pinhole SPECT. Using commercially produced [123I]IBZM, a dose of 40 MBq injected i.v. can be recommended.
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Metadaten
Titel
SPECT imaging of D2 dopamine receptors and endogenous dopamine release in mice
verfasst von
Cynthia Jongen
Kora de Bruin
Freek Beekman
Jan Booij
Publikationsdatum
01.09.2008
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging / Ausgabe 9/2008
Print ISSN: 1619-7070
Elektronische ISSN: 1619-7089
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00259-008-0795-0

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