Papers by Raviteja Nanabala
Cancer biotherapy & radiopharmaceuticals, Feb 1, 2024
We report the development of a manual module for the preparation of [ 18 F]NaF for metastatic bon... more We report the development of a manual module for the preparation of [ 18 F]NaF for metastatic bone cancer imaging. By using this simple module, [ 18 F]NaF production can be carried out inexpensively without using commercially available kits. The module can be used for making [ 18 F]NaF from freshly irradiated H 2 18 O water or with left over activity in the target after [ 18 F]FDG production. The product meets all quality control parameters.
Applied Radiation and Isotopes
We report the development of a manual module for the preparation of [ 18 F]NaF for metastatic bon... more We report the development of a manual module for the preparation of [ 18 F]NaF for metastatic bone cancer imaging. By using this simple module, [ 18 F]NaF production can be carried out inexpensively without using commercially available kits. The module can be used for making [ 18 F]NaF from freshly irradiated H 2 18 O water or with left over activity in the target after [ 18 F]FDG production. The product meets all quality control parameters.
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Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Purpose [ 177 Lu]Lu-DOTATATE and [ 177 Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 used for targeted radionuclide therapy are ... more Purpose [ 177 Lu]Lu-DOTATATE and [ 177 Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 used for targeted radionuclide therapy are very often prepared in the hospital radiopharmacy. The preparation parameters vary depending upon the specific activity of the 177 Lu used. The aim of this study was to develop optimized protocols to be used in the nuclear medicine department for the preparation of patient doses of the above radiopharmaceuticals. Method 177 Lu (CA and NCA) were used for radiolabeling DOTATATE and PSMA-617. Parameters studied are 177 Lu of different specific activity and different peptide concentrations and two different buffer systems. Paper and thin layer chromatography systems were used for estimating the radiochemical yield as well as radiochemical purity. Solid-phase extraction was used for the purification of the labeled tracers. Results [ 177 Lu]Lu-DOTATATE was prepared with CA 177 Lu (n = 13) and NCA 177 Lu (n = 6). Four batches each of [ 177 Lu] Lu-PSMA-617 were prepared using CA and NCA 177 Lu. Radiochemical yields > 80% and final product with less than < 1% radiochemical impurity could be obtained in all batches which were used for therapy. Conclusion Robust protocols for the preparation of clinical doses of [ 177 Lu]Lu-DOTATATE and [ 177 Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 were developed and used for the preparation of clinical doses. The quality of the SPECT images of both the tracers are consistent with the expected uptake in respective diseases.
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Purpose [ 177 Lu]Lu-DOTATATE and [ 177 Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 used for targeted radionuclide therapy are ... more Purpose [ 177 Lu]Lu-DOTATATE and [ 177 Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 used for targeted radionuclide therapy are very often prepared in the hospital radiopharmacy. The preparation parameters vary depending upon the specific activity of the 177 Lu used. The aim of this study was to develop optimized protocols to be used in the nuclear medicine department for the preparation of patient doses of the above radiopharmaceuticals. Method 177 Lu (CA and NCA) were used for radiolabeling DOTATATE and PSMA-617. Parameters studied are 177 Lu of different specific activity and different peptide concentrations and two different buffer systems. Paper and thin layer chromatography systems were used for estimating the radiochemical yield as well as radiochemical purity. Solid-phase extraction was used for the purification of the labeled tracers. Results [ 177 Lu]Lu-DOTATATE was prepared with CA 177 Lu (n = 13) and NCA 177 Lu (n = 6). Four batches each of [ 177 Lu] Lu-PSMA-617 were prepared using CA and NCA 177 Lu. Radiochemical yields > 80% and final product with less than < 1% radiochemical impurity could be obtained in all batches which were used for therapy. Conclusion Robust protocols for the preparation of clinical doses of [ 177 Lu]Lu-DOTATATE and [ 177 Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 were developed and used for the preparation of clinical doses. The quality of the SPECT images of both the tracers are consistent with the expected uptake in respective diseases.
Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, 2022
The clinical demand of 6-l-[18F] FDOPA is gaining rapidly for imaging neurodegenerative diseases ... more The clinical demand of 6-l-[18F] FDOPA is gaining rapidly for imaging neurodegenerative diseases by using positron emission tomography. Hence, large-scale production of 6-l-[18F] FDOPA is necessary. This paper describes our experience on the production of 6-l-[18F]FDOPA via nucleophilic synthesis using NEPTIS module and a commercially available cassette based chemistry. 6-l-[18F]FDOPA production could be completed in three synthetic steps by using ABX nitro precursor. The precursor is first labeled with18F by replacing a –NO2 leaving group followed by purification using a solid phase cartridge. In the subsequent step, the radiolabeled precursor is oxidized using meta chloroperoxy benzoic acid hydrolyzed to remove the four different protecting groups. The product is finally purified in a series of solid phase cartridges to yield radiochemically pure 6-l-[18F]FDOPA. Total 36 batches of 6-l-[18F]FDOPA were produced. The decay uncorrected yield were 5.5 ± 1.5% (n = 33) which corresponds...
The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 2016
Clinical Nuclear Medicine, 2017
We describe the case of a 55-year-old man who presented with history of fever for 3 months that b... more We describe the case of a 55-year-old man who presented with history of fever for 3 months that began 2 months after he had undergone open reduction and internal fixation of left humerus fracture. Implant infection was suspected, but conventional imaging remained unyielding. 68 Ga-DOTA ubiquicidin PET/CT showed increased tracer uptake along the entire length of the implant in the left humerus. Implant removal and temporary external fixation were done. In 24 hours, the patient became afebrile, and blood culture on the fourth day was sterile.
Clinical Nuclear Medicine, 2017
The potential applications of 68 Ga-labeled prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET/CT in t... more The potential applications of 68 Ga-labeled prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET/CT in the imaging of prostate cancer are now well established. A few case reports regarding the potential use of 68 Ga-PSMA PET/CT in nonprostate cancer malignancies are also published. Apparently, the tumor neoangiogenesis is the mechanism attributed to increased 68 Ga-PSMA uptake in the tumor sites in nonprostatic malignancies. We describe the use of 68 Ga-PSMA PET/CT in imaging multiple myeloma. The intense 68 Ga-PSMA avidity of the lesions also opens up the possibility of theranostics with 177 Lu-PSMA.
Clinical Nuclear Medicine, 2017
Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of using 68 Ga PSMA-11 PET/CT for imaging brain lesions an... more Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of using 68 Ga PSMA-11 PET/CT for imaging brain lesions and its comparison with 18 F-FDG. Methods: Ten patients with brain lesions were included in the study. Five patients were treated cases of glioblastoma with suspected recurrence. 18 F-FDG and 68 Ga PSMA-11 brain scans were done for these patients. Five patients were sent for assessing the nature (primary lesion/metastasis) of space occupying lesion in brain. They underwent whole body 18 F-FDG PET/CT scan and a primary site elsewhere in the body was ruled out. Subsequently they underwent 68 Ga PSMA-11 brain PET/CT imaging. Target to background ratios (TBR) for the brain lesions were calculated using contralateral cerebellar uptake as background. Results: In five treated cases of glioblastoma with suspected recurrence the findings of 68 Ga PSMA-11 PET/CT showed good correlation with that of 18 F-FDG PET/CT scan. Compared to the 18 F-FDG, 68 Ga PSMA-11 PET/ CT showed better visualization of the recurrent lesion (presence/absence) owing to its significantly high TBR. Among the five cases evaluated for lesion characterization glioma and atypical meningioma patients showed higher SUV max in the lesion with 68 Ga PSMA-11 than with 18 F-FDG and converse in cases of lymphoma. TBR was better with 68 Ga PSMA PET/ CT in all cases. Conclusion: 68 Ga PSMA-11 PET/CT brain imaging is a potentially useful imaging tool in the evaluation of brain lesions. Absence of physiological uptake of 68 Ga PSMA-11 in the normal brain parenchyma results in high TBR values and consequently better visualization of metabolically active disease in brain.
Clinical Nuclear Medicine, 2016
We describe a case of metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma with intensely tracer concentrat... more We describe a case of metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma with intensely tracer concentrating lesions in left suprarenal region, mediastinal lymph nodes, lytic bone lesions, thyroid nodules, and mild abnormal tracer-avid lung nodules in 68 Ga-prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET/CT. On the other hand 18 F-FDG PET/CT showed mild to no significant abnormal uptake in these lesions. Complimentary uptake pattern was observed in 68 Ga-PSMA and 18 F-FDG PET images in thyroid lesions and D5 vertebral lesion. This case highlights the possibilities of imaging clear cell renal cell carcinoma with 68 Ga-PSMA and opens the possibility of treatment with 177 Lu-PSMA.
Nuclear Medicine and Biology, 2016
Because of the broad incidence, morbidity and mortality associated with prostatederived cancer, t... more Because of the broad incidence, morbidity and mortality associated with prostatederived cancer, the development of more effective new technologies continues to be an important goal for the accurate detection and treatment of localized prostate cancer, lymphatic involvement and metastases. Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA; Glycoprotein II) is expressed in high levels on prostate-derived cells and is an important target for visualization and treatment of prostate cancer. Radiolabeled
Clinical nuclear medicine, Jan 24, 2016
65-year-old man with left-sided pelvic pain on evaluation was found to have features suggestive o... more 65-year-old man with left-sided pelvic pain on evaluation was found to have features suggestive of either Paget disease or prostatic bone metastasis of the left hemipelvis based on Tc-MDP bone scan and MRI. Ga-PSMA PET/CT to assess the possibility of primary prostate cancer and if present to stage it helped to rule out prostate cancer because of absence of focal abnormal increased tracer uptake in the prostate gland. However, false-positive tracer uptake was noted in the left hemipelvis, which was subject to biopsy and histopathologically proven to be Paget disease involvement.
Nuclear Medicine and Biology, 2016
[(68)Ga]PSMA-11 is a relatively recently introduced radiopharmaceutical for PET-CT imaging of pro... more [(68)Ga]PSMA-11 is a relatively recently introduced radiopharmaceutical for PET-CT imaging of prostate cancer patients. The availability of (68)Ge/(68)Ga generator and PSMA-11 ligand from commercial sources is facilitating the production of the radiopharmaceutical in-house. This paper describes our experience on the preparation of ~200 batches of [(68)Ga]PSMA-11 for conducting PET-CT imaging in patients suspected/suffering from prostate cancer. The radiosynthesis of [(68)Ga]PSMA-11 was done in a hospital based nuclear medicine department using (68)Ge/(68)Ga generator and a manual synthesis module, both supplied by Isotope Technologies Garching (ITG), Germany. The production involved the reaction of 5μg (5.3nmol) of PSMA-11 ligand in 1 ml of 0.25M sodium acetate buffer with 4ml of (68)GaCl3 in 0.05M HCl for 5min at 105°C; followed by purification in a C18 cartridge and collection through a 0.22μm pore size filter. The radiochemical yields obtained were consistently high, 93.19%±3.76%, and there was hardly any batch failure. The radiochemical purity of the product was &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;99% and the product was stable for over 2h; however it was used in patients immediately after preparation. About 200 batches of [(68)Ga]PSMA-11 were prepared during the period and more than 300 patients received the tracer during the 14months of study. No adverse reaction was observed in any of the patients and the image qualities were consistent with literature reports. [(68)Ga]PSMA-11 with high radiochemical and radionuclidic purity is conveniently prepared by using a (68)Ge/(68)Ga generator and manual synthesis module. The radiochemical yields are very high; and activity sufficient for 3-4 patients can be prepared in a single batch; multiple batches can be done on the same day and when needed after a gap of 1.5-2h.
Clinical nuclear medicine, Jan 6, 2016
Ga-labeled prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) is a potential tool in the imaging of recurr... more Ga-labeled prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) is a potential tool in the imaging of recurrent prostate cancer. Ga-PSMA imaging is also useful for radiotherapy planning and in targeted therapy with Lu-PSMA. A few case reports regarding the use of Ga-PSMA in nonprostate cancer malignancies are also reported. We describe the use of Ga-PSMA imaging before Sm-EDTMP bone pain palliation therapy in a 58-year-old hormone refractory prostate cancer patient with extensive bone metastases.
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Journal of Nuclear Medicine & Radiation Therapy, 2016
Objective: Lutetium-177 labelled PSMA-617 is an emerging radiopharmaceutical for targeted radionu... more Objective: Lutetium-177 labelled PSMA-617 is an emerging radiopharmaceutical for targeted radionuclide therapy of prostate cancer (PCa) and hence there is an interest in the formulation and clinical application of this novel tracer. This paper summarises the studies undertaken to prepare clinical doses of [ 177 Lu]PSMA-617 for therapy of prostate cancer patients. Experimental: [ 177 Lu]PSMA-617 was prepared by reacting 177LuCl 3 (5.4 GBq to 15.8 GBq, specific activity 650 MBq/μg to 860 MBq/μg) with 100 μg to 300 μg of PSMA-617 at pH 4.5-5. Radiochemical (RC) yields were estimated by thin layer and paper chromatography. When RC yields were lower than 95% the product was purified using a C18 cartridge which removed unreacted 177 LuCl 3. Two patients having histopathologically proven PCa and having significant levels of metastasis were given freshly prepared [ 177 Lu]PSMA-617. Results: [ 177 Lu]PSMA-617 could be prepared in high yields using CA low specific activity 177 Lu and using modest amounts of ligand. Purification using a C18 cartridge provided the product with high RC purity. The product formed was stable for several days when stored at 4°C. SPECT images acquired post therapy showed that the [ 177 Lu]PSMA-617 accumulated in most lesions identified by [ 68 Ga]PSMA-11 PET-CT imaging. No redistribution of activity accumulated in lesions was seen in images acquired up to 7 th day, post therapy. Therapy was well tolerated by the patients with no adverse reaction reported. Conclusion: The studies carried out suggest that therapeutic doses of [ 177 Lu]PSMA-11 could be prepared by using low specific activity, carrier added 177 Lu. Clinical studies demonstrated the uptake and retention of the tracer in prostate cancer lesions.
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