Positron emission tomography: applications to the study of metabolic and pathophysiologic mechanisms

Journal Article · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1982 · Nucl. Sci. Appl.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6916624

Soussaline, F; Comar, D

The greatest interest in positron emission computerized tomography (PCT) can be understood from its unique potential to provide non-traumatic in vivo visualization and quantification of tissue concentrations of administered radiopharmaceuticals on a regional basis. This means the study of metabolic and physiologic mechanisms in man, when combined with tracers of physiologic process correct models and adequate instruments for detection, and data reconstruction. The scope of this paper is focused on a few specific points in relation with the production of short lived positron emitters and radiopharmaceuticals, the positron emitters tomographic detection system and some medical applications under development in a few clinical centers, and, in particular at Orsay (SHFJ).

• Research Organization: Service Hospitalier Frederic Joliot CEA Departement de Biologie Orsay
• OSTI ID: 6916624
• Journal Information: Nucl. Sci. Appl.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Sci. Appl.; (United States) Vol. 1:6; ISSN NSAPD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
ANIMALS
BODY
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DRUGS
EMISSION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
IN VIVO
ISOTOPE APPLICATIONS
LABELLED COMPOUNDS
MAMMALS
MAN
MEDICINE
METABOLISM
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
PATHOLOGY
PHYSIOLOGY
POSITRON COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
PRIMATES
RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS
TISSUES
TOMOGRAPHY
TRACER TECHNIQUES
USES
VERTEBRATES