Direct conversion of alcohol into azide : Drastically shortening the radiosynthesis of 4-azidomethyl-[18F]fluorobenzene

Poster (2011, September 01)

Synthesis and hydrolytic stability of novel 3-[18F]fluoroethoxybis(1-methylethyl)silyl]propanaminebased prosthetic groups

Poster (2011)

Photoactivated 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition for the rapid preparation of 18F labelled radiotracers

in Tetrahedron (2011), 67

Photoclick chemistry: Applications to 18F radiotracers preparation

in Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals (2011)

Imaging apolipoprotein AI in vivo

in NMR in Biomedicine (2011), 24(7), 916-924

Coronary disease risk increases inversely with high-d. lipoprotein (HDL) level. The measurement of the biodistribution and clearance of HDL in vivo, however, has posed a tech. challenge. This study ... [more ▼]

Coronary disease risk increases inversely with high-d. lipoprotein (HDL) level. The measurement of the biodistribution and clearance of HDL in vivo, however, has posed a tech. challenge. This study presents an approach to the development of a lipoprotein MRI agent by linking gadolinium methanethiosulfonate (Gd[MTS-ADO3A]) to a selective cysteine mutation in position 55 of apo AI, the major protein of HDL. The contrast agent targets both liver and kidney, the sites of HDL catabolism, whereas the std. MRI contrast agent, gadolinium-diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acidbismethylamide (GdDTPA-BMA, gadodiamide), enhances only the kidney image. Using a modified apolipoprotein AI to create an HDL contrast agent provides a new approach to investigate HDL biodistribution, metab. and regulation in vivo. [less ▲]

General Method for Labeling siRNA by Click Chemistry with Fluorine-18 for the Purpose of PET Imaging

in Bioconjugate Chemistry (2011), 22(1), 108-114

Automated radiosynthesis of [18F]MPPF derivatives for imaging 5-HT1A receptors

Poster (2010, May 30)

TOPIC: Molecular Neuroimaging: from Bench to Bedside Automated radiosynthesis of [18F]MPPF derivatives for imaging 5-HT1A receptors Introduction: Dysfunction of the cerebral serotoninergic system is ... [more ▼]

TOPIC: Molecular Neuroimaging: from Bench to Bedside Automated radiosynthesis of [18F]MPPF derivatives for imaging 5-HT1A receptors Introduction: Dysfunction of the cerebral serotoninergic system is implicated in numerous neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer disease’s, dementia, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and Parkinson disease’s. The 5-HT1A serotonin receptors are involved in several physiological functions including sleep, mood, neurogenesis and learning [1]. Consequently, there have been huge efforts in finding ligands for this receptor. [11C]WAY-100635 is a high affinity radioligand used for quantifying serotonin 5-HT1A receptors with positron emission tomography. An 18F-labeled radioligand is advantageous because of higher specific activity and physical/nuclear properties (t1/2= 109 min, 97% of positron decay and positron energy of 635 keV maximum). [18F]MPPF, a selective 5-HT1A antagonist derived from WAY-100635, is currently one of the most successful PET ligand used for 5-HT1A receptor imaging [2]. However the affinity is lower then WAY-100635 and the amount of [18F]MPPF reaching the brain is relatively low since MPPF is a substrate for p-glycoprotein [3]. Methods: In order to improve the brain uptake of the radiotracer, a desmethylated analog has been developed in our lab and preliminary in vitro studies show positive results [4]. Nevertheless, the radiosynthesis take place in two steps as a protecting group removal is needed. A one step procedure with a MPPF derivative could be of very great interest. We have synthesized many MPPF derivatives in our lab (modification on the phenylpiperazine moiety) and developed an automated radiosynthesis procedure for the production of these radiotracers. [18F]MPPF was chosen as the model compound. We used a GE Healthcare FASTlabTM module and made modifications to the [18F]FDG synthesis sequence and cassette. [18F]MPPF was synthesized by coupling of [18F]FBA with the corresponding amine. After coupling, the crude solution was diluted with water and passed through a tC18 cartridge for prepurification. After elution, the [18F]MPPF was purified by semi-preparative HPLC. Results: Total synthesis time, including purification was approximately 100 min. [18F]FBA and [18F]MPPF were obtained at a corrected yield of 55% (n=20) and 25% (n=5) respectively. The radiochemical purity, checked by radio-TLC and UPLC, was >95%. Conclusions: We have developed an automated method for [18F]MPPF and derivatives production using a commercial synthesizer (FASTlabTM from GE Healthcare) and a conventional HPLC system resulting in good yields and high (radio)chemical purity. By simply switching the vial containing the modified amine, an 18F-labeled MPPF derivative could be obtained. Radiosynthesis is still under optimization and the radiotracers synthesized need to be tested as suitable 5-HT1A radioligands. Acknowledgement: This work was supported by the Fondation Rahier. References: [1] Filip M., Bader M. et Al, Pharmacol Rep. 2009 Sep-Oct; 61(5):761-77 [2] Aznavour N, Zimmer L. Et Al, Neuropharmacology. 2007 Mar; 52(3):695-707 [3] Laćan G., Plenevaux A. et Al, Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2008 Dec;35(12):2256-66 [4] Defraiteur C., Plenevaux A. et Al., Br J Pharmacol. 2007 Nov; 152(6):952-8 [less ▲]

Fast production of highly concentrated reactive [18F] fluoride for aliphatic and aromatic nucleophilic radiolabelling

in Tetrahedron Letters (2010), 51

The use of a polymeric solid support loaded with a long alkyl chain quaternary ammonium allows the rapid and efficient recovery of cyclotron produced [18F]F- from [18O]water to a low water content organic ... [more ▼]

The use of a polymeric solid support loaded with a long alkyl chain quaternary ammonium allows the rapid and efficient recovery of cyclotron produced [18F]F- from [18O]water to a low water content organic solution compatible with fast nucleophilic labelling of most precursors for PET radiopharmaceuticals in high yield. [less ▲]

Tertiary Alcohols to Avoid Evaporation in Fluorine-18 Labeling

in Journal of Labelled Compounds & Radiopharmaceuticals (2009, July), 52(S1), 204

Universal solid support synthesis of modified oligonucleotides labeled by click chemistry for PET studies

Poster (2009, May 29)

Introduction: Positron emission tomography (PET) is a high-resolution, sensitive, molecular and functional imaging technique that permits repeated, non invasive assessment and quantification of specific ... [more ▼]

Introduction: Positron emission tomography (PET) is a high-resolution, sensitive, molecular and functional imaging technique that permits repeated, non invasive assessment and quantification of specific biological and pharmacological processes in humans[1]. In regard to its physical and nuclear characteristics, fluorine-18 appears often as the radionuclide of choice for the preparation of short-lived positron-emitter radiotracers[2]. F-18 labelling reaction of biomolecules such as peptides[3], oligosaccharides, and oligonucleotides[4] (ONs) requires very mild reaction conditions. The method of choice for a highly efficient fluorine-18-labelling of ONs is today the conjugation of a prosthetic group, carrying the radioisotope, with a reactive function of the ONs. Methods: For the ligation reaction of the prosthetic group with the ONs, we selected click reaction and more particularly the CuI catalyzed formation of 1,2,3-triazole using Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of terminal alkynes with azides. This reaction is highly regioselective leading to 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles and can be performed in different solvents with very high yield[5-7]. Conjugations with ONs are usually performed at 3’-ends using a well chosen linker in order to limit degradation by exonucleases[8]. Here we report the synthesis of an alkyne-bearing linker which can be attached at 3’-ends to any sequence of ONs. Results: The linker was prepared in two steps by reaction of commercially available (R)-(+)--hydroxy--butyrolactone with propargylamine followed by protection of the primary hydroxyl with the 4,4’-dimethoxytrityl group[9]. The second step is the reaction with succinic anhydride to obtain a carboxylic function which can be attached to the Amino-SynBase CPG. The resin load was 80 µmol/g. Conclusions: We have prepared a new universal linker which allows introducing an alkyne function at the 3’-end of ONs. This alkyne modified ONs can then react under click conditions with an azide function of a prosthetic group carrying the fluorine radioisotope. As prosthetic group, we selected the 1-azido-4-(3-[18F]fluoropropoxy)benzene which is fully automated produce in our lab[10]. The further results of radiosynthesis of this prosthetic group and the results of click reactions will be presented. Acknowledgement: The authors wish to thank Teller N. from Eurogentec (Seraing, Belgium) for oligonucleotide synthesis. The authors wish to acknowledge the financial support from the Oligopet Projet of the Walloon Region. [less ▲]