Abstract:
Objective To achieve some better 13N-NH3·H2O imaging by confirming the relevant parameters of Sumitomo HM-10 cyclotron and optimizing Sumitomo CLC module.
Methods Sumitomo HM-10 cyclotron beam size, bombed target time and ethanol content for removing of the radicals were optimized to improve the efficiency of chemical reactions. Using cation exchange column(CM column) to absorb the target water and optimizing the purification process to make high purity 13N-NH3·H2O. Multiple absorbed purification were finished by only one CM column(about 3 times).
Results After 10 mmol/L ethanol was bombarded by 30 μA beam for 11 min, 27 batches of 13N-NH3·H2O were synthesized, with a yield abou 925 MBq and the radiochemical purity and chemical purity both over 99%. The myocardial perfusion imaging showed a good result when the big dog was injected by 13N-NH3·H2O.
Conclusions After optimizing cyclotron reaction conditions and micro-step improving Sumitomo CLC purification module, stable yield and better imaging of 13N-NH3·H2O was obtained, which can meet the experimental or clinical requirements.