Automated radiosynthesis of GMP quality [18F]HX4 for PET imaging of hypoxia

Nuclear Medicine and Biology
David R TurtonAlan C Perkins

Abstract

[(18)F]HX4 is a 2-nitroimidazole based investigational radiotracer for imaging hypoxia. A two-step, one-pot synthetic procedure was developed on a GE Tracerlab MX-FDG with a disposable cassette. Nucleophilic substitution of a nosylate group with [(18)F]fluoride was followed by solvent evaporation and acidic removal of the acetyl protecting group. HPLC purification in a bio-compatible solvent mixture was developed. Using starting activities of 80-110 GBq [(18)F]fluoride, GMP compliant [(18)F]HX4 was produced in non-decay corrected radiochemical yields of 12 ± 3% (n = 9) in 55 min including HPLC purification. No reformulation steps were required. The mean specific activity of the final product was 2450 GBq/μmol. Modifications to the process and final formulation were included to prevent decomposition of the product, and these changes resulted in an improved stability of the formulated [(18)F]HX4, with a shelf-life of at least 8h post-synthesis. The product consistently passed all required quality control tests to determine that the [(18)F]HX4 was suitable for clinical use. Using a 90 minute target bombardment, and 80-110 GBq starting [(18)F]fluoride, the method produced multiple patient doses.

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