Lipiodol solution of a lipophilic agent, (188)Re-TDD, for the treatment of liver cancer

Nucl Med Biol. 2001 Feb;28(2):197-204. doi: 10.1016/s0969-8051(00)00208-0.

Abstract

Radiolabeled lipiodol has been used for targeting liver cancer. We developed a lipiodol solution of (188)Re-TDD (2,2,9,9-tetramethyl-4,7-diaza-1,10-decanedithiol) and investigated its feasibility for the treatment of liver cancer. The lipiodol solution of (188)Re-TDD was well-retained in the lipiodol phase in vitro. After injection through the tail veins of mice, high lung-uptake was investigated which is evidence of embolizing activity. We also found high accumulation in hepatoma after injection through the hepatic arteries of hepatoma-bearing rats. In conclusion, the lipiodol solution of (188)Re-TDD is a promising agent for liver cancer therapy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Iodized Oil*
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver / metabolism
  • Liver Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Liver Neoplasms, Experimental / radiotherapy*
  • Lung / metabolism
  • Mice
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Organometallic Compounds / pharmacokinetics
  • Organometallic Compounds / therapeutic use
  • Radioisotopes
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Radiopharmaceuticals / chemical synthesis*
  • Radiopharmaceuticals / pharmacokinetics
  • Radiopharmaceuticals / therapeutic use
  • Rats
  • Rats, Sprague-Dawley
  • Rhenium
  • Solutions
  • Tissue Distribution

Substances

  • 188Re 2,2,9,9-tetramethyl-4,7-diaza-1,10-decanedithiol
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Radioisotopes
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Solutions
  • Rhenium
  • Iodized Oil