FAPI PET Opens a New Window to Understanding Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases
Torsten Kuwert, Christian Schmidkonz, Olaf Prante, Georg Schett, Andreas Ramming
Abstract
In vivo visualization of inflammatory lesions has been revolutionized by PET with 18F-FDG as a tracer and by MRI with gadolinium-labeled contrast media. Apart from other indications, 18F-FDG PET and MRI have substantially improved the diagnosis and monitoring of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases
Topics & Concepts
MedicineImmune systemGadoliniumIn vivoInflammationPathologyImmunologyChemistryBiologyOrganic chemistryBiotechnologyPeptidase Inhibition and AnalysisProtease and Inhibitor MechanismsNeuropeptides and Animal Physiology