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PET and drug research and development.

J S Fowler1, N D Volkow, G J Wang

  • 1Chemistry Department, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973-5000, USA.

Journal of Nuclear Medicine : Official Publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine
|July 15, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a powerful tool for drug development, offering insights into drug behavior and effects in humans and animals. This imaging technique aids in understanding molecular mechanisms and optimizing clinical trial design.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is an emerging tool for drug research.
  • It offers direct assessment of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic events in humans and animals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the utility of PET in examining drug properties.
  • To showcase PET's role in understanding drug action and optimizing drug development.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing PET to assess drug behavior, therapeutic effects, and toxicity.
  • Employing high-resolution small-animal PET cameras for early-stage drug development and longitudinal studies.

Main Results:

  • PET provides a unique perspective by directly assessing drug parameters in vivo.

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  • Small-animal PET enables studies in genetically altered animals and early drug development phases.

    • Conclusions:

    • PET significantly contributes to drug development by elucidating molecular mechanisms of drug action.
    • PET aids in practical aspects like determining effective doses, duration of action, and drug interactions.