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Development of a novel HDAC6 PET imaging agent uncovers associations between HDAC6 overexpression and
Yanting Zhou1, Yuheng Zou2, Xiao Zhong3
1Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Health and Multimorbidity, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China; Molecularly Targeted Research and Development Laboratory, Institute of Respiratory Health, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China; Precision Medicine Center, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China; The Research Units of West China, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China; Institute of Respiratory Health and Multimorbidity, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China.
Abstract:
Histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6) represents a compelling target in major depressive disorder (MDD) pathophysiology, yet in vivo investigation has been constrained by inadequate imaging capabilities. Here, we report the development and validation of [18F]PB200, a novel positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracer specifically targeting brain HDAC6. PB200 was engineered with nanomolar affinity, high HDAC6 selectivity, and excellent blood-brain barrier permeability. [18F]PB200 was successfully synthesized in a radiochemical yield of 13 ± 4 % and validated through in vitro autoradiography and in vivo PET imaging across rodent and non-human primate models. We subsequently employed [18F]PB200 alongside TSPO-targeted [18F]FEPPA PET imaging in a chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) mouse model of depression. This dual-tracer approach, complemented by in vitro experiments, revealed significant HDAC6 upregulation occurring concurrently with enhanced neuroinflammatory markers, including microglial activation and elevated pro-inflammatory cytokines. Our findings provide the first in vivo molecular imaging evidence directly linking HDAC6 upregulation to depressive pathophysiology and associated neuroinflammation. This work illuminates the molecular relationship between depression and neuroinflammation while establishing [18F]PB200 as a valuable tool for evaluating HDAC6-targeted therapeutic interventions, potentially advancing precision diagnosis and treatment approaches for depression.
