Paper
In vivo SPECT imaging of CNS D-2 dopamine receptors: initial studies with iodine-123-IBZM in humans.
Published May 1, 1990 · DOI · H. Kung, Abass Alavi, Wei Chang
Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine
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Abstract
Iodobenzamide (IBZM) is a D-2 dopamine receptor antagonist. In this paper the results of Phase I clinical studies of iodine-123-(123I)IBZM in humans are reported. Preliminary imaging studies, both planar and single-photon emission tomography (SPECT), of no-carrier added [123I]IBZM in humans show specific localization in the basal ganglia of the brain. At 2 hr after an i.v. injection, the brain uptake was 3.72% of the dose, and at 20 hr later the uptake diminished to 0.7%. Radiation dosimetry calculation indicated that the radiation dose to the brain was minimum, 0.039 rad/mCi, while the large intestine wall received the highest dose, 0.28 mrad/mCi. The radiation dosimetry and pharmacology data suggest that this agent is safe for human use.
Iodine-123-IBZM is a safe and effective D-2 dopamine receptor antagonist for human use, showing specific localization in the basal ganglia of the brain.
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