Micro-reactors for PET tracer labeling

Ernst Schering Res Found Workshop. 2007:(62):271-87. doi: 10.1007/978-3-540-49527-7_10.

Abstract

Miniaturization of PET radiosynthesis devices (micro-reactors or microfluidic systems) is an emerging area that has the potential to deliver many advantages, such as more efficient use of hot-cell space for production of multiple radiotracers; use of less non-radioactive precursor for saving precious material and a reduced separation challenge; highly controlled, reproducible and reliable radiotracer production; and cheap, interchangeable, disposable and quality-assured radiochemistry processors. Several 'proof of principle' examples along with basics of micro-reactor flow control, mixing principle and design, and device fabrication are discussed in this chapter.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Carbon Radioisotopes / chemistry
  • Electrochemistry
  • Fluorine Radioisotopes / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Kinetics
  • Positron-Emission Tomography / methods*
  • Trace Elements / chemistry*

Substances

  • Carbon Radioisotopes
  • Fluorine Radioisotopes
  • Trace Elements