Effectiveness of Contrast Agents and Molecular Indicators in Alzheimer's Diagnosis Through PET and SPECT Imaging on Animal Models
Purpose: The importance of cognitive decline has increased due to an aging population and changing lifestyles. Currently, an absolute diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) can only be determined through postmortem histopathological examination, although in vivo imaging is making strides toward...
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Purpose: The importance of cognitive decline has increased due to an aging population and changing lifestyles. Currently, an absolute diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) can only be determined through postmortem histopathological examination, although in vivo imaging is making strides toward this diagnosis. Upon examining the postmortem brains of AD patients, the disease is associated with neuropathological features such as the accumulation of amyloid β (Aβ) plaques, also known as senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles (NFT) of highly phosphorylated tau in the brain. Early detection and diagnosis of AD are crucial, but current research on the effectiveness of contrast agents and molecules is limited. To address this gap, we conducted a comprehensive study on PET and SPECT imaging to evaluate the role of these agents and indicators in diagnosing the disorder.
Materials and Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, using the PRISMA guidelines, without any time or language restrictions. Three independent researchers reviewed the studies based on criteria, and relevant data from the included articles were extracted and analyzed.
Results: As a result of the initial search, 172 original articles were included in the study. Finally, data from 116 studies were extracted. The most used contrast agents were [¹⁸F] fluorodeoxyglucose and its derivatives, [11C] acetate, and chemicals based on iodine, respectively. The most often employed transgenic mouse strains in the studies were APP/PS1, and 5XFAD. On average, 23 animals were used in each study. Respectively, Amyloid beta, Tau protein, Translocator protein (TSPO), Acetylcholinesterase (AChE), Monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B), and Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor (GnRHR) were identified the most as biomarkers in studies.
Conclusion: The study on PET and SPECT imaging for diagnosing AD has limitations, including the use of animal models and not evaluating the long-term effects or safety of contrast agents. Further research is needed to confirm these findings in clinical settings and assess the long-term impact of these contrast chemicals.
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| spelling | doaj-art-19c0665d96c441ada2bcecc78aa3aa2e2025-02-09T08:55:52ZengTehran University of Medical SciencesFrontiers in Biomedical Technologies2345-58372025-01-0112110.18502/fbt.v12i1.17746Effectiveness of Contrast Agents and Molecular Indicators in Alzheimer's Diagnosis Through PET and SPECT Imaging on Animal ModelsYasaman Abaszadeh0Ramin Ardalani1Athena Dehghan Najm Abadi2Department of Operating Room Technology - School of Allied Medical Sciences - Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran - IranPreclinical Core Facility, Immunological Disorders Imaging Group, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranDepartment of Psychology, Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Purpose: The importance of cognitive decline has increased due to an aging population and changing lifestyles. Currently, an absolute diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) can only be determined through postmortem histopathological examination, although in vivo imaging is making strides toward this diagnosis. Upon examining the postmortem brains of AD patients, the disease is associated with neuropathological features such as the accumulation of amyloid β (Aβ) plaques, also known as senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles (NFT) of highly phosphorylated tau in the brain. Early detection and diagnosis of AD are crucial, but current research on the effectiveness of contrast agents and molecules is limited. To address this gap, we conducted a comprehensive study on PET and SPECT imaging to evaluate the role of these agents and indicators in diagnosing the disorder. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, using the PRISMA guidelines, without any time or language restrictions. Three independent researchers reviewed the studies based on criteria, and relevant data from the included articles were extracted and analyzed. Results: As a result of the initial search, 172 original articles were included in the study. Finally, data from 116 studies were extracted. The most used contrast agents were [¹⁸F] fluorodeoxyglucose and its derivatives, [11C] acetate, and chemicals based on iodine, respectively. The most often employed transgenic mouse strains in the studies were APP/PS1, and 5XFAD. On average, 23 animals were used in each study. Respectively, Amyloid beta, Tau protein, Translocator protein (TSPO), Acetylcholinesterase (AChE), Monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B), and Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor (GnRHR) were identified the most as biomarkers in studies. Conclusion: The study on PET and SPECT imaging for diagnosing AD has limitations, including the use of animal models and not evaluating the long-term effects or safety of contrast agents. Further research is needed to confirm these findings in clinical settings and assess the long-term impact of these contrast chemicals. https://fbt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/fbt/article/view/973Alzheimer's DiseaseSingle Photon Emission Computed TomographyPositron Emission TomographyContrast AgentsMolecular Indicators |
| spellingShingle | Yasaman Abaszadeh Ramin Ardalani Athena Dehghan Najm Abadi Effectiveness of Contrast Agents and Molecular Indicators in Alzheimer's Diagnosis Through PET and SPECT Imaging on Animal Models Frontiers in Biomedical Technologies Alzheimer's Disease Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Positron Emission Tomography Contrast Agents Molecular Indicators |
| title | Effectiveness of Contrast Agents and Molecular Indicators in Alzheimer's Diagnosis Through PET and SPECT Imaging on Animal Models |
| title_full | Effectiveness of Contrast Agents and Molecular Indicators in Alzheimer's Diagnosis Through PET and SPECT Imaging on Animal Models |
| title_fullStr | Effectiveness of Contrast Agents and Molecular Indicators in Alzheimer's Diagnosis Through PET and SPECT Imaging on Animal Models |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effectiveness of Contrast Agents and Molecular Indicators in Alzheimer's Diagnosis Through PET and SPECT Imaging on Animal Models |
| title_short | Effectiveness of Contrast Agents and Molecular Indicators in Alzheimer's Diagnosis Through PET and SPECT Imaging on Animal Models |
| title_sort | effectiveness of contrast agents and molecular indicators in alzheimer s diagnosis through pet and spect imaging on animal models |
| topic | Alzheimer's Disease Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Positron Emission Tomography Contrast Agents Molecular Indicators |
| url | https://fbt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/fbt/article/view/973 |
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