Synthesis and preliminary evaluation of a novel glutamine derivative: (2S,4S)4-[18F]FEBGln
Yong Huang1, Song Liu1, Renbo Wu1
1Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
Abstract:
We report the preparation of a novel glutamine derivative, (2S,4S)-2,5-diamino-4-(4-(2-fluoroethoxy)benzyl)-5-oxopentanoic acid, (2S, 4S)4-[18F]FEBGln ([18F]4), through efficient organic and radiosyntheses. In vitro assays of [18F]4 using MCF-7 cells showed that it entered cells via multiple amino acid transporter systems including system L and ASC2 transporters but not through the system A transporter. [18F]4 showed promising properties for tumor imaging and may serve as a lead compound for further optimizing and targeting the system L transporter associated with enhanced glutamine metabolism in cancer cells.
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