Papers by Sudipta Chakraborty
An analytical method was developed for the determination of Lutetium in dilute nitric acid medium... more An analytical method was developed for the determination of Lutetium in dilute nitric acid medium using high resolution ICP-AES analytical technique. These studies were required for the determination of Lutetium contents in radiopharmaceutical samples. For the patients suffering from cancers, 177 Lu DOTA-TATE peptide receptor radionuclide therapy is used. This necessitates the use of 177 Lu and obviously the quantification of Lutetium for its efficient application during medical therapy which is used for the preparation of the patients suffering from cancers. Due to short half life of 177 Lu of 6.67 days, it is most likely to get added up with Hf, as it is build up on storage, the undesired impurity element. Hence the effect of Hf on the determination of Lu was studied. Subsequently seven actual samples of 177 Lu were analysed for Lu contents after taking into account Hf contribution if any.
Theranostics, 2011
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the valence of cyclic RGD peptides, P-RGD (PEG 4 -c(... more The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the valence of cyclic RGD peptides, P-RGD (PEG 4 -c(RGDfK): PEG 4 = 15-amino-4,710,13-tetraoxapentadecanoic acid), P-RGD 2 (PEG 4 -E[c(RGDfK)] 2 , 2P-RGD 4 (E{PEG 4 -E[c(RGDfK)] 2 } 2 , 2P4G-RGD 4 (E{PEG 4 -E[G 3c(RGDfK)] 2 } 2 : G 3 = Gly-Gly-Gly) and 6P-RGD 4 (E{PEG 4 -E[PEG 4 -c(RGDfK)] 2 } 2 ) in binding to integrin v 3 , and to assess the impact of peptide and linker multiplicity on biodistribution properties, excretion kinetics and metabolic stability of their corresponding 111 In radiotracers. Methods: Five new RGD peptide conjugates (DOTA-P-RGD (DOTA =1,4,7,10tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7,10-tetracetic acid), DOTA-P-RGD 2 , DOTA-2P-RGD 4 , DOTA-2P4G-RGD 4 , DOTA-6P-RGD 4 ), and their 111 In complexes were prepared. The integrin α v β 3 binding affinity of cyclic RGD conjugates were determined by a competitive displacement assay against 125 I-c(RGDyK) bound to U87MG human glioma cells. Biodistribution, planar imaging and metabolism studies were performed in athymic nude mice bearing U87MG human glioma xenografts. The integrin v 3 binding affinity of RGD conjugates follows the order of: DOTA-6P-RGD 4 (IC 50 = 0.3 ± 0.1 nM) ~ DOTA-2P4G-RGD 4 (IC 50 = 0.2 ± 0.1 nM) ~ DOTA-2P-RGD 4 (IC 50 = 0.5 ± 0.1 nM) > DOTA-3P-RGD 2 (DOTA-PEG 4 -E[PEG 4c(RGDfK)] 2 : IC 50 = 1.5 ± 0.2 nM) > DOTA-P-RGD 2 (IC 50 = 5.0 ± 1.0 nM) >> DOTA-P-RGD (IC 50 = 44.3 ± 3.5 nM) ~ c(RGDfK) (IC 50 = 49.9 ± 5.5 nM) >> DOTA-6P-RGK 4 (IC 50 = 437 ± 35 nM). The fact that DOTA-6P-RGK 4 had much lower integrin α v β 3 binding affinity than DOTA-6P-RGD 4 suggests that the binding of DOTA-6P-RGD 4 to integrin α v β 3 is RGD-specific. This conclusion is consistent with the lower tumor uptake for 111 In(DOTA-6P-RGK 4 ) than that for 111 In(DOTA-6P-RGD 4 ). It was also found that the G 3 and PEG 4 linkers between RGD motifs have a significant impact on the integrin v 3 -targeting capability, biodistribution characteristics, excretion kinetics and metabolic stability of 111 In-labeled cyclic RGD peptides. On the basis of their integrin v 3 binding affinity and tumor uptake of their corresponding 111 In radiotracers, it was conclude that 2P-RGD 4 , 2P4G-RGD 4 and 6P-RGD 4 are most likely bivalent in binding to integrin v 3 , and extra RGD motifs might contribute to the long tumor retention times of 111 In(DOTA-2P-RGD 4 ), 111 In(DOTA-2P4G-RGD 4 ) and 111 In(DOTA-6P-RGD 4 ) than that of 111 In(DOTA-3P-RGD 3 ) at 72 h p.i. Among the 111 In-labeled cyclic RGD tetramers evaluated in the glioma model, 111 In(DOTA-2P4G-RGD 4 ) has very high tumor uptake with the best tumor/kidney and tumor/liver ratios, suggesting that 90 Y(DOTA-2P4G-RGD 4 ) and Ivyspring International Publisher Theranostics 2011, 1 323 177 Lu(DOTA-2P4G-RGD 4 ) might have the potential for targeted radiotherapy of integrin α v β 3 -positive tumors.
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Mar 2, 2023
Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2015
This investigation reports the preparation of agglomerated Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles and evaluation ... more This investigation reports the preparation of agglomerated Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles and evaluation of its utility as a viable carrier in the preparation of radiolanthanides as potential therapeutic agents for the treatment of arthritis. The material was synthesized by a chemical route and characterized by XRD, FT-IR, SEM, EDX and TEM analysis. The surface of agglomerated particle possessed ion pairs (-O À :Na + ) after dispersing particles in a NaHCO 3 solution at pH = 7 which is conducive for radiolanthanide (*Ln = 90 Y, 153 Sm, 166 Ho, 169 Er, 177 Lu) loading by replacement of Na + ions with tripositive radiolanthanide ions. Radiolanthanide-loaded particulates exhibited excellent in vitro stability up to B3 half-lives of the respective lanthanide radionuclides when stored in normal saline at 37 1C. The radiochemical purities of the loaded particulates were found to be retained to the extent of 470% after 48 h of storage when challenged by a strong chelator DTPA present at a concentration as high as 5 mM, indicating fairly strong chemical association of lanthanides with agglomerated Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles. Biodistribution studies of 90 Y and 166 Ho-loaded particulates carried out after intra-articular injection into one of the knee joints of a normal Wistar rat revealed near-complete retention of the radioactive preparations (498% of the administered radioactivity) within the joint cavity even after 72 h post injection. This was further confirmed by sequential whole-body radio-luminescence imaging. These experimental results are indicative of the potential use of radiolanthanide-loaded agglomerated Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles for the treatment of arthritis.
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, 2018
The present paper reports a systematic study on the effect of bifunctional chelators (BFC) namely... more The present paper reports a systematic study on the effect of bifunctional chelators (BFC) namely, NOTA, DOTA, and DTPA, on the radiochemical formulation, in vitro stability, and in vivo biological properties of Ga-labeled RGD peptide derivatives. The three RGD conjugates namely, NOTA-Bn-E-[c(RGDfk)], DOTA-Bn-E-[c(RGDfk)], and DTPA-Bn-E-[c(RGDfk)] were radiolabeled with Ga and the radiolabeling was optimized with respect to the ligand amount, radiolabeling time, and temperature. Further, the Ga complexes were assessed for their in vitro and in vivo stabilities. The biodistribution studies of the three radiolabeled conjugates were carried out in C57BL/6 mice bearing melanoma tumor at 30 min and 1 h post-adimistration. NOTA-Bn-E-[c(RGDfk)] could be radiolabeled with Ga at room temperature while DOTA-Bn-E-[c(RGDfk)] and DTPA-Bn-E-[c(RGDfk)] were radiolabeled at high temperature. Ga-NOTA-Bn-E-[c(RGDfk)] was found to be the most kinetically rigid in in vitro stability assay. The uptake o...
Radiolabeled cyclic RGD peptides targeting integrin αvβ3 are reported as promising agents for the... more Radiolabeled cyclic RGD peptides targeting integrin αvβ3 are reported as promising agents for the early diagnosis of metastatic tumors. With an aim to improve tumor uptake and retention of the peptide, cyclic RGD peptide dimer E[c (RGDfK)] 2 (E = Glutamic acid, f = phenyl alanine, K = lysine) coupled to the bifunctional chelator DOTA was custom synthesized and radiolabelled with 68Ga. Radiolabelling of cyclic RGD peptide dimer with 68Ga was carried out using HEPES buffer and biological evaluation of the complex was done in nude mice bearing HT29 tumors.
Journal of Chromatography A, 2019
This is a PDF file of an article that has undergone enhancements after acceptance, such as the ad... more This is a PDF file of an article that has undergone enhancements after acceptance, such as the addition of a cover page and metadata, and formatting for readability, but it is not yet the definitive version of record. This version will undergo additional copyediting, typesetting and review before it is published in its final form, but we are providing this version to give early visibility of the article. Please note that, during the production process, errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain.
ChemistrySelect, 2017
Development of suitably radiolabeled nanoplatforms for cancer targeting is still at an early stag... more Development of suitably radiolabeled nanoplatforms for cancer targeting is still at an early stage necessitating a simplified and reliable approach for incorporation of radioisotopes onto nanoparticles with minimal impact on their original biological behavior. In this study, we have developed an one‐pot synthesis protocol for preparation of small sized (4‐5 nm diameter), water soluble, intrinsically radiolabeled 64Cu metal nanoparticles capped within human serum albumin (HSA) scaffold (64Cu‐HSA nanocomposite). Detailed characterization of the as‐synthesized nanoparticles was carried out by various analytical techniques to establish the colloidal and radiochemical stability, biocompatibility and suitability for clinical administration. The biological efficacy of 64Cu‐HSA nanocomposite was demonstrated by biodistribution studies in melanoma tumor bearing C57BL/6 mice, that showed rapid diffusion and accumulation of the radiotracer into tumor and clearance from the biological system by...
Dalton Transactions, 2016
Mesoporous tin oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by a solid-state mechanochemical route for us... more Mesoporous tin oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by a solid-state mechanochemical route for use as a sorbent in a 68Ge/68Ga generator.
RSC Advances, 2015
Neutron activated 64CuCl2 is a cost-effective PET probe for non-invasive visualization of various... more Neutron activated 64CuCl2 is a cost-effective PET probe for non-invasive visualization of various types of cancers.
Current Radiopharmaceuticals, 2015
Current Radiopharmaceuticals, 2015
177 Lu-EDTMP has been proposed as a potent bone pain palliation agent owing to theoretical advant... more 177 Lu-EDTMP has been proposed as a potent bone pain palliation agent owing to theoretical advantage of reduced bone marrow suppression resulting from the lowenergy and a suitably long half-life facilitating its wider distribution with less loss from radioactive decay. Herein, we report the pharmacokinetics, dosimetry and toxicity analysis of 177 Lu-EDTMP in patients (phase-0/I study). In a phase-0 study, the biokinetics of skeletal and non-skeletal uptake of 177 Lu-EDTMP was assessed in 6 patients with metastatic prostate cancer using tracer doses (172.7-206.9MBq). Data of whole skeletal uptake, blood and fractionated urine samples were obtained and dosimetric calculations were performed using the OLINDA/EXM 1.0 software. Prolonged bone retention was observed in all patients. Excretion was mainly via the renal route and blood clearance was rapid and biphasic. Mean estimated red marrow dose was 0.80±0.15mGy/MBq while mean total-body dose was 0.16±0.04mGy/MBq. A maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of 2000-3250MBqfor 177 Lu-EDTMP was calculated. For the phase-I study, 21 patients with metastatic prostate cancer were given a therapeutic dose of 177 Lu-EDTMP (692-5550MBq). Toxiciy (WHO), evaluated by assessment of hemoglobin levels, platelet and leukocyte counts over 12 weeks, was mainly limited to anemia or thrombocytopenia. Only transient toxicity was observed in 14/21 patients, of which 6 had baseline toxicity. Beyond the MTD, a significantly higher number of patients displayed grade 3-4 toxicity. Pain relief, assessed by VAS pain score, was observed in 86% patients with median relief duration of 7 weeks. The results demonstrate that 177 Lu-EDTMP has excellent pharmacokinetic and dosimetric properties, besides being safe and effective. Along with estimating radiation dose values to certain critical organs, we have also proposed an MTD for 177 Lu-EDTMP that correlated well with toxicity data. The encouraging dosimetry and toxicity data of 177 Lu-EDTMP reported provide the basis for subsequent phases of the studies to establish complete effectiveness and safety of 177 Lu-EDTMP as an attractive alternative to other radioactive bone pain palliation agents.
Nuclear medicine and biology, Jul 31, 2009
INTRODUCTION: Metastron (89SrCl2) is a radiopharmaceutical currently used for bone pain palliatio... more INTRODUCTION: Metastron (89SrCl2) is a radiopharmaceutical currently used for bone pain palliation in several countries since the long half-life of 89Sr (50.5 days) favors wider distribution than other radioisotopes approved for this application, which have shorter half-lives. Strontium-89 is not ideal for bone pain palliation due to its high energy β− particle emission [Eβ (max)= 1.49 MeV] and is also difficult to produce in large quantities. A 170Tm [T1/2= 128.4 days, Eβ (max)= 968 keV, Eγ= 84 keV (3.26%)]-based radiopharmaceutical ...
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American journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, 2020
The present treatise chronicles one decade of experience pertaining to clinical PRRT services in ... more The present treatise chronicles one decade of experience pertaining to clinical PRRT services in a large-volume tertiary cancer care centre in India delivering over 4,000 therapies, an exemplar of successful PRRT programme employing indigenous 177Lutetium production and resources. For the purpose of systematic discussion, we have sub-divided the communication into 3 specific parts: (a) Radiopharmaceutical aspects that describes 177Lutetium production through 'Direct' Neutron Activation Route and the subsequent radiolabeling procedures, (b) The specific clinical nuances and finer learning points (apart from the routine standard procedure) based upon clinical experience and how it has undergone practice evolution in our setting and (c) Dosimetry results with this indigenous product and radiation safety/health physics aspects involved in PRRT services. Initiated in 2010 at our centre, the PRRT programme is a perfect example of affordable quality health care delivery, with indig...
Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 2014
Lu-labeled ethylenediaminetetramethylene phosphonic acid (177 Lu-EDTMP) is an agent that concentr... more Lu-labeled ethylenediaminetetramethylene phosphonic acid (177 Lu-EDTMP) is an agent that concentrates in areas of enhanced osteoblastic activity. The potential of 177 Lu-EDTMP for palliation of metastatic bone pain has been documented in the recent literature. The objective of the present work was to study the efficacy and safety of the agent after administration to a limited number of patients. Methods: Ten patients (median age, 68.5 y) with disseminated skeletal metastases received a single bolus infusion of 177 Lu-EDTMP (3.7 GBq). All patients had painful bone metastases in more than one anatomic region that were not relieved by narcotic analgesics. The efficacy of the agent was studied by following pain scores assessed at baseline and at 4, 8, and 12 wk after therapy, by using Karnofsky indices and mobility scores, and by determining the requirement for analgesics at baseline and 4 wk after therapy. The toxicity of the agent was assessed by analyzing complete blood counts. Results: A significant reduction in the mean pain score was noted in all patients. The initial mean pain score of 8.44 dropped to 5.73 within 1 mo of treatment. Six patients who required analgesics for pain management had either reduced or completely withdrawn from their use by 4 wk. Compared with initial scans, scans obtained 1 mo after therapy also showed a decreased uptake of the radiotracer. The mobility scores of all patients were higher at 4 wk. The mean Karnofsky performance score of all patients was initially 45 and increased markedly to 69 at 4 wk. None of the patients experienced blood-related toxicity. Conclusion: 177 Lu-EDTMP, with only low bone marrow toxicity, provided significant pain relief to patients and considerably increased their mobility, resulting in an overall improvement in the quality of life. The results of the preliminary clinical studies indicate that 177 Lu-EDTMP can be considered an effective and safe therapeutic radiopharmaceutical for pain palliation of patients with disseminated skeletal disease.
Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 2006
Two kinds of novel thymidine derivatives, N-thymidine-yl-N′-methyl-N′-{N′′-[2-sulfanyl-(ethylamin... more Two kinds of novel thymidine derivatives, N-thymidine-yl-N′-methyl-N′-{N′′-[2-sulfanyl-(ethylamino)acetyl]-2-aminoethylsulfanyl-1-hexanamide}-ethanediamine (TMHEA) and N-thymidine-yl-N′-methyl-N′-{N′′-[2-sulfanyl-(ethylamino)acetyl]-2aminoethylsulfanyl-1-hexanamide}-hexanediamine (TMHHA) were prepared and successfully labeled with 99m Tc in high labeling yields. The in vitro stability and in vivo biodistribution of 99m Tc-TMHEA and 99m Tc-TMHHA were investigated and compared. The biodistribution studies indicate that the radiotracer 99m Tc-TMHEA displays selective tumor uptake, suggesting it is a potential tumor imaging agent.
Cancer Biotherapy and Radiopharmaceuticals, 2014
The present article describes the preparation, characterization, and biological evaluation of Thu... more The present article describes the preparation, characterization, and biological evaluation of Thulium-170 ((170)Tm) [T1/2 = 128.4 days; Eβmax = 968 keV; Eγ = 84 keV (3.26%)] labeled tin oxide microparticles for its possible use in radiation synovectomy (RSV) of medium-sized joints. (170)Tm was produced by irradiation of natural thulium oxide target. 170Tm-labeled microparticles were synthesized with high yield and radionuclidic purity (&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; 99%) along with excellent in vitro stability by following a simple process. Particle sizes and morphology of the radiolabeled particles were examined by light microscope, dynamic light scattering, and transmission electron microscope and found to be of stable spherical morphology within the range of 1.4-3.2 μm. The preparation was injected into the knee joints of healthy Beagle dogs intraarticularly for biological studies. Serial whole-body and regional images were taken by single-photon-emission computed tomography (SPECT) and SPECT-CT cameras up to 9 months postadministration, which showed very low leakage (&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; 8% of I.D.) of the instilled particles. The majority of leaked radiocolloid particles were found in inguinal lymph nodes during the 9 months of follow-up. All the animals tolerated the treatment well; the compound did not show any possible radiotoxicological effect. These preliminary studies showed that 170Tm-labeled microparticles could be a promising nontoxic and effective radiopharmaceutical for RSV applications or later local antitumor therapy.
Theranostics, 2011
The integrin family is a group of transmembrane glycoprotein comprised of 19 and 8 -subunits th... more The integrin family is a group of transmembrane glycoprotein comprised of 19 and 8 -subunits that are expressed in 25 different / heterodimeric combinations on the cell surface. Integrins play critical roles in many physiological processes, including cell attachment, proliferation, bone remodeling, and wound healing. Integrins also contribute to pathological events such as thrombosis, atherosclerosis, tumor invasion, angiogenesis and metastasis, infection by pathogenic microorganisms, and immune dysfunction. Among 25 members of the integrin family, the v 3 is studied most extensively for its role of tumor growth, progression and angiogenesis. In contrast, the IIb 3 is expressed exclusively on platelets, facilitates the intercellular bidirectional signaling ("inside-out" and "outside-in") and allows the aggregation of platelets during vascular injury. The IIb 3 plays an important role in thrombosis by its activation and binding to fibrinogen especially in arterial thrombosis due to the high blood flow rate. In the resting state, the IIb 3 on platelets does not bind to fibrinogen; on activation, the conformation of platelet is altered and the binding sites of IIb 3 are exposed for fibrinogen to crosslink platelets. Over the last two decades, integrins have been proposed as the molecular targets for diagnosis and therapy of cancer, thrombosis and other diseases. Several excellent review articles have appeared recently to cover a broad range of topics related to the integrin-targeted radiotracers and their nuclear medicine applications in tumor imaging by single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) or a positron-emitting radionuclide for positron emission tomography (PET). This review will focus on recent developments of v 3-targeted radiotracers for imaging tumors and the use of IIb 3-targeted radiotracers for thrombosis imaging, and discuss different approaches to maximize the targeting capability of cyclic RGD peptides and improve the radiotracer excretion kinetics from non-cancerous organs. Improvement of target uptake and target-to-background ratios is critically important for target-specific radiotracers.
Cancer Biotherapy and Radiopharmaceuticals
(177)Lu-DOTA-TATE is a clinically useful and promising therapeutic radiopharmaceutical for peptid... more (177)Lu-DOTA-TATE is a clinically useful and promising therapeutic radiopharmaceutical for peptide receptor radionuclide therapy of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) overexpressing somatostatin receptors. Currently, the radiopharmaceutical is prepared in-house at nuclear medicine centers, thereby restricting its use to limited centers only. In this article, the authors describe systematic studies toward bulk scale formulation of &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;quot;ready-to-use&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;quot; (177)Lu-DOTA-TATE using medium specific activity (177)Lu (740-1110 GBq/mg) at a centralized radiopharmacy facility. In an optimized protocol, (177)Lu-DOTA-TATE synthesis was carried out by direct heating of (177)LuCl3 (Sp. act. 740-1110 GBq/mg) with DOTA-TATE peptide (1.5-3.0 equivalents) in ammonium acetate buffer (0.2 M) containing 2,5-dihydroxy benzoic acid (gentisic acid). Thereafter, the crude labeled product was purified using a Sep-Pak(®) C18 column and diluted with acetate buffer-gentisic acid (1.5% w/v) solution to final radioactive concentration of 740 MBq/mL. This was further sterilized and dispensed as 7.4 GBq patient dose/vial with 2 days postformulation calibration. A peptide/metal ratio of 1.5-3.0 is essential for complexation wherein radiolabeling yields &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;90% are obtained minimizing free (177)Lu waste. For formulation of 7.4 GBq patient dose (2 days postproduction), even specific activity of about 555 GBq/mg was found to be adequate for the radiometal. The ready-to-use 740 MBq/mL (177)Lu-DOTA-TATE formulation with gentisic acid (1.5% w/v) is observed to be safe for human use for more than 1 week (radiochemical purity &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;98%) from the day of production when stored at -70°C. However, the target specificity may get affected beyond 2 days as the total peptide content for 7.4 GBq dose may exceed the critical peptide limit of 300 μg. Patient treatment carried with several batches of present formulation in diseased NET patients exhibited desired distribution at the tumor and its metastatic site. A ready-to-use formulation of (177)Lu-DOTA-TATE was successfully prepared and optimized for regular bulk scale production and supply to distant nuclear medicine centers.
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