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In vivo measurement of brain tumor pH using /sup 11/CDMO and positron emission tomography

Journal Article · · Ann. Neurol.; (United States)
In vivo measurements of regional brain tissue/tumor pH (rpH) have been accomplished in 9 patients with primary or metastatic brain tumors using (/sup 11/C)dimethyloxazolidinedione ((/sup 11/C)DMO) and positron emission tomography. Tumor rpH values ranged from 6.88 to 7.26, whereas gray matter and white matter rpH values ranged from 6.74 to 7.09 and from 6. 77 to 7.03, respectively. The results, which are consistent with reported (/sup 14/C)DMO autoradiographic measurements of brain and tumor pH, suggest that the pH microenvironment of brain tumors is not more ''acidic'' than that of normal gray or white matter.
Research Organization:
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
OSTI ID:
5679773
Journal Information:
Ann. Neurol.; (United States), Journal Name: Ann. Neurol.; (United States) Vol. 17:1; ISSN ANNED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English