Fast 18F Labeling of a Near-Infrared Fluorophore Enables Positron Emission Tomography and Optical Imaging of Sentinel Lymph Nodes

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Abstract

We combine a novel boronate trap for F(-) with a near-infrared fluorophore into a single molecule. Attachment to targeting ligands enables localization by positron emission tomography (PET) and near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF). Our first application of this generic tag is to label Lymphoseek (tilmanocept), an agent designed for receptor-specific sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping. The new conjugate incorporates (18)F(-) in a single, aqueous step, targets mouse SLN rapidly (1 h) with reduced distal lymph node accumulation, permits PET or scintigraphic imaging of SLN, and enables NIRF-guided excision and histological verification even after (18)F decay. This embodiment is superior to current SLN mapping agents such as nontargeted [(99m)Tc]sulfur colloids and Isosulfan Blue, as well as the phase III targeted ligand [(99m)Tc]SPECT Lymphoseek counterpart, species that are visible by SPECT or visible absorbance separately. Facile incorporation of (18)F into a NIRF probe should promote many synergistic PET and NIRF combinations.

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