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  • Tumor microenvironment exhibits aberrant vasculature, leading to hypoxia, poor perfusion, and high interstitial fluid pressure.
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Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore molecular imaging techniques for characterizing tumor physiology and metabolism.
  • To identify imaging biomarkers for diagnostic and prognostic applications in solid tumors.
  • To assess the potential of these biomarkers in guiding tailored treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing molecular imaging to extract biomarkers reflecting tumor physiology (e.g., pO2) and metabolism (e.g., enzyme kinetics of glycolysis).
  • Employing electron paramagnetic resonance imaging (EPRI) for pO2 imaging.
  • Using 13C magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with hyperpolarized 13C-labeled pyruvate to assess metabolic pathways.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated the potential of EPRI for pO2 imaging in characterizing hypoxic tumor regions.
  • Showcased the capability of hyperpolarized 13C-MRI to reflect glycolytic enzyme kinetics.
  • Highlighted the value of these imaging biomarkers in assessing tumor microenvironment.

Conclusions:

  • Molecular imaging techniques, including EPRI and hyperpolarized 13C-MRI, show significant promise for non-invasively characterizing tumor physiology and metabolism.
  • These imaging biomarkers can aid in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and personalized treatment planning.
  • Further development and validation of these techniques are crucial for clinical translation.