Population-Based Input Function Modeling for [18F]FMPEP-d2, an Inverse Agonist Radioligand for Cannabinoid CB1 Receptors: Validation in Clinical Studies

Paolo Zanotti-Fregonara, Jussi Hirvonen, Chul Hyoung Lyoo, Sami S Zoghbi, Denise Rallis-Frutos, Marilyn A Huestis, Cheryl Morse, Victor W Pike and Robert B Innis

PLOS ONE, 2013, vol. 8, issue 4, 1-7

Abstract: Background: Population-based input function (PBIF) may be a valid alternative to full blood sampling for quantitative PET imaging. PBIF is typically validated by comparing its quantification results with those obtained via arterial sampling. However, for PBIF to be employed in actual clinical research studies, its ability to faithfully capture the whole spectrum of results must be assessed. The present study validated a PBIF for [18F]FMPEP-d2, a cannabinoid CB1 receptor radioligand, in healthy volunteers, and also attempted to utilize PBIF to replicate three previously published clinical studies in which the input function was acquired with arterial sampling. Methods: The PBIF was first created and validated with data from 42 healthy volunteers. This PBIF was used to assess the retest variability of [18F]FMPEP-d2, and then to quantify CB1 receptors in alcoholic patients (n = 18) and chronic daily cannabis smokers (n = 29). Both groups were scanned at baseline and after 2–4 weeks of monitored drug abstinence. Results: PBIF yielded accurate results in the 42 healthy subjects (average Logan-distribution volume (VT) was 13.3±3.8 mL/cm3 for full sampling and 13.2±3.8 mL/cm3 for PBIF; R2 = 0.8765, p

Date: 2013
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