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ニシイ リュウイチ
西井 龍一
NISHII Ryuichi
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大学院医学系研究科 総合保健学専攻 バイオメディカルイメージング情報科学 教授
大学院担当
大学院医学系研究科
学部担当
医学部(保健学科)
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教授
外部リンク

学位 1

  1. 博士(医学) ( 2000年3月   宮崎医科大学 ) 

研究分野 1

  1. ライフサイエンス / 放射線科学

 

論文 30

  1. Inter-institutional variability in kidney dosimetry during <SUP>177</SUP>Lu-DOTATATE therapy in Japan

    Miyaji, N; Miwa, K; Yamashita, K; Yamashita, Y; Ukon, N; Ogawa, M; Konishi, T; Kojima, H; Sato, T; Akiya, N; Wachi, K; Komatsu, A; Kimura, S; Yamao, T; Masubuchi, M; Maeda, Y; Morimoto, M; Oishi, A; Norikane, T; Yamamoto, Y; Nishiyama, Y; Ohashi, S; Hotta, M; Yagihashi, T; Murai, T; Nakanishi, K; Kamitaka, Y; Nishii, R

    RADIOLOGICAL PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY   19 巻 ( 1 ) 頁: 165 - 175   2026年3月

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    Abstract: Dosimetry using SPECT/CT images enables personalized medicine by estimating absorbed doses and optimizing therapy. Differences in organ contouring and calculation algorithms contribute to inter-institutional variability, emphasizing the need for standardization. The present study aimed to investigate factors contributing to inter-institutional variability in kidney dosimetry in Japan. We analyzed four time points in SPECT/CT images of one male and one female patient each from the <sup>177</sup>Lu SNMMI Dosimetry Challenge. Kidney volumes and absorbed doses were calculated at 10 Japanese institutes using their preferred organ-based (OLINDA 2.2, IDAC DOSE 2.1) and voxel-based (Voxel Dosimetry, RT-PHITS, MIM SurePlan MRT, OpenDose3D) software. Reference volumes of interest (VOI) files were distributed to assess the effect of contouring differences on kidney volumes and absorbed doses. Manual VOI contouring revealed substantial inter-institutional variability in kidney volumes, with coefficients of variation (%CVs) up to 16.9%. The reference VOIs reduced volume variability to ≤ 7.4%. Compared to manual VOIs, reference VOIs showed slightly increased doses in both patients with slightly reduced inter-institutional variability. The absorbed doses were generally higher in voxel- than organ-based dosimetry. The %CVs of the right and left kidneys in female patient decreased from 31.36% to 6.26% and 41.28%–3.97%, respectively. Variability in Kidney volume and absorbed doses significantly varied among Japanese institutes. Reference VOIs reduced volume variability but could not fully control dose differences. Voxel-based dosimetry can mitigate inter-institutional variability independent of contouring. Our findings emphasize the importance of algorithm standardization for reliable <sup>177</sup>Lu-DOTATATE kidney dosimetry in Japan.

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  2. Development of glycoside-based nuclear medicine imaging agents for the sodium-glucose co-transporters in cancer cells Open Access

    Sato, K; Handa, R; Yao, JW; Higashino, J; Watanabe, T; Abe, R; Hamada, Y; Yamagata, J; Momose, Y; Mizutani, A; Kobayashi, M; Nishii, R; Kawai, K

    NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY   152 巻   頁: 109591   2026年1月

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    記述言語:英語   出版者・発行元:Nuclear Medicine and Biology  

    Introduction: Sodium–glucose co-transporters (SGLTs), particularly SGLT1 and SGLT2, play an active role in glucose uptake by cancer cells and have gained attention as novel therapeutic targets. However, the development of nuclear medicine imaging agents specific to SGLTs has not yet been explored. This study aimed to develop and evaluate radiolabeled glycoside derivatives targeting SGLT1 and SGLT2 for cancer imaging. Methods: β-Arbutin, a structural analog of methyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (MDG) which is SGLTs substrate, and phlorizin, a SGLT2 inhibitor, were selected as glycoside compounds for radioiodination, [<sup>125</sup>I]β-arbutin and [<sup>125</sup>I]phlorizin were synthesized. The accumulation was measured in HEK293 cells transfected overexpress GLUT1, GLUT3, SGLT1, or SGLT2. Subsequent accumulation studies were conducted in LS180 and DLD-1 cancer cell lines, and the gene expression levels were quantified by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Biodistribution of both radiotracers was examined in tumor-bearing mice. Results: [<sup>125</sup>I]β-Arbutin had affinity for SGLT1 and SGLT2, whereas [<sup>125</sup>I]phlorizin had affinity for SGLT1 and GLUT3. [<sup>125</sup>I]β-Arbutin accumulated preferentially in SGLT1-high LS180 cells, whereas [<sup>125</sup>I]phlorizin accumulated in GLUT3-high DLD-1 cells. In vivo, [<sup>125</sup>I]β-arbutin exhibited favorable biodistribution with low brain and thyroid accumulation, rapid blood clearance, and high tumor-to-blood ratios in SGLT1-expressing tumors. Although [<sup>125</sup>I]phlorizin also showed low brain and thyroid accumulation, its blood clearance was slower and tumor-to-blood ratios were lower. Conclusion: [<sup>125</sup>I]β-Arbutin is a promising radiopharmaceutical candidate for imaging cancers with high SGLTs expression.

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  3. Predictive factors for the efficacy of radioiodine therapy in patients with Graves' disease Open Access

    Iwanaga, H; Fujita, N; Abe, S; Ito, R; Abe, Y; Minamimoto, R; Nishii, R; Naganawa, S; Kato, K

    NUCLEAR MEDICINE COMMUNICATIONS   46 巻 ( 12 ) 頁: 1180 - 1185   2025年12月

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    Objective – The primary treatments for Graves’ disease include antithyroid drugs (ATD), thyroidectomy, and iodine-131 (I-131) therapy. This study aimed to identify factors predicting treatment outcomes and the treatment period required to achieve euthyroidism after I-131 administration. Methods – This study included 109 patients with Graves’ disease who underwent I-131 therapy. Patients achieving euthyroidism or hypothyroidism within 1 year were classified as the success group, whereas those with remaining hyperthyroidism were classified as the failure group. Thyroid volume, computed tomography (CT) values, 24-h radioiodine uptake, effective half-life, the levels of free triiodothyronine, free thyroxine, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and thyrotropin receptor antibody, history of I-131 therapy, history of ATD use, history of potassium iodide use, and thyroid absorbed dose were analysed. Results – Larger thyroid volume [odds ratio = 0.982, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.967–0.998, P < 0.05] was identified as a predictive factor for treatment failure, as determined by multivariable logistic regression. In contrast, a shorter treatment period was associated with lower thyroid volume (hazard ratio = 0.990, 95% CI: 0.982–0.999, P < 0.05), higher thyroid absorbed dose (hazard ratio = 1.007, 95% CI: 1.002–1.011, P < 0.01), and lower thyroid CT values (hazard ratio = 0.963, 95% CI: 0.939–0.987, P < 0.01), as identified by multivariable Cox regression. Conclusion – Larger thyroid volume was associated with treatment failure. Smaller thyroid volume, higher thyroid absorbed dose, and lower thyroid CT values were significant predictors of the treatment period required to achieve euthyroidism after I-131 administration.

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  4. Feasibility of real-time monitoring for administered activity during Lu-177 infusion by imaging the administration site using a pinhole gamma camera: a Monte Carlo study Open Access

    Nakanishi, K; Yamamoto, S; Fujita, N; Miwa, K; Nishii, R

    NUCLEAR MEDICINE COMMUNICATIONS   46 巻 ( 12 ) 頁: 1163 - 1170   2025年12月

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    記述言語:英語   出版者・発行元:Nuclear Medicine Communications  

    Objectives – Using personalized treatment with Lu-177-labeled radiopharmaceuticals, rather than using a fixed activity of 7.4 GBq, the administered radioactivity is adjusted in each patient. Achieving precise control of the administered activity would be possible during Lu-177 infusion if real-time monitoring techniques were possible. However, these techniques are not currently available. In this study, we used Monte Carlo simulations to simulate imaging of the administration site in an arm phantom with a pinhole gamma camera to explore the feasibility of achieving real-time monitoring and control of the administered activity during infusion. Methods – We used the Geant4 toolkit to simulate a compact gamma camera. We simulated the basic performance of the camera within an energy window of 208 keV ± 10% and the imaging of an arm phantom to evaluate the feasibility of visualizing and quantifying the inflow of Lu-177-labeled radiopharmaceutical activity. Results – The spatial resolution with the 1.0-mm pinhole collimator for Lu-177 was 1.8 mm full width at half maximum (FWHM) at 50 mm, whereas it was 1.2 mm FWHM for the 0.5-mm pinhole collimator. Our gamma camera captured the activity of Lu-177 in a 3.0-mm diameter vessel within the arm phantom, achieving measurements in only 1 min. The maximum values among the mean estimation errors of the administered activity were 0.73% and −3.53% for the 1.0 and 0.5-mm pinhole collimators, respectively, both occurring within the initial 1 min. Conclusion – Monte Carlo simulations demonstrated the feasibility of real-time monitoring of administered activity during Lu-177 infusion by imaging the administration site with our pinhole gamma camera.

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  5. A novel method for measuring the backscatter factor on a curved surface for diagnostic X-rays using a flexible scintillator sheet Open Access

    Nakanishi, K; Yamamoto, S; Yoshida, M; Miwa, K; Nishii, R

    PHYSICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES IN MEDICINE   48 巻 ( 4 ) 頁: 1831 - 1839   2025年12月

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    記述言語:英語   出版者・発行元:Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine  

    The ESD is calculated using the backscatter factor (BSF). However, BSFs for flat surfaces have been used even though simulations have shown that the BSFs for curved surfaces, which represent the human body more accurately, do not match those for flat surfaces. Measuring these values in practice presents a challenge because conventional dosimeters used for BSF measurement have sensitive volumes that cannot conform to curved surfaces. In this study, we measured the BSF for a curved surface using a flexible scintillator. The scintillator, composed of Gd₃Al₂Ga₃O₁₂ (GAGG) scintillator powder mixed with a silicone adhesive, was securely attached to the curved surface of a cylindrical phantom. Diagnostic X-rays were irradiated onto the scintillator, and the BSFs were evaluated as the ratio of the light output with and without the phantom. We successfully measured BSFs on a curved surface using a flexible scintillator. The mean difference between the BSFs obtained from the experiments using the flexible scintillator and those obtained from the simulations for the cylindrical phantom was 0.43%. The maximum difference was 1.47%, which was observed at a tube voltage of 40 kV. Thus, the BSFs measured using the flexible scintillator agree well with the simulated results. Our scintillator is useful for measuring BSFs on curved surfaces and contributes to dose management.

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  6. Expanding the therapeutic horizon of <SUP>177</SUP>Lu-DOTATATE: a review of current evidence Open Access

    Minamimoto, R; Kato, K; Iwano, S; Nishii, R; Abe, Y; Naganawa, S

    NAGOYA JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE   87 巻 ( 4 ) 頁: 607 - 631   2025年11月

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    記述言語:英語   出版者・発行元:Nagoya Journal of Medical Science  

    Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are a heterogenous group of neoplasms originating from neuroendocrine cells, most frequently found in the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas. A defining feature of NETs is the overexpression of somatostatin receptors (SSTRs), particularly subtype 2 (SSTR2), which is the primary target for both diagnostic imaging and therapeutic interventions. Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) using<sup>177</sup>Lu-DOTATATE, a radiolabeled somatostatin analog, has emerged as a transformative alternative for patients with advanced or progressive well-differentiated NETs. Considering that SSTR expression is also present in various other tumors—including pheochromocytomas, paragangliomas, meningiomas, and medullary thyroid carcinomas—there is increasing interest in expanding the use of PRRT to other SSTR-positive malignancies. This review aimed to present evidence, explore ongoing clinical research, and highlight emerging directions for<sup>177</sup>Lu-DOTATATE therapy beyond gastroenteropancreatic NETs.

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  7. Prognostic value of pre-treatment metabolic tumor volume on [S-methyl-<SUP>11</SUP>C]-L-methionine PET/CT in patients with local non-small cell lung carcinoma treated with single-fraction carbon-ion radiotherapy

    Tamura, K; Nishii, R; Tsuji, AB; Tsukada, J; Maeda, T; Nakajima, M; Yamada, S; Ishikawa, H; Yamazaki, K; Higashi, T; Jinzaki, M

    ANNALS OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE   39 巻 ( 10 ) 頁: 1074 - 1082   2025年10月

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    記述言語:英語   出版者・発行元:Annals of Nuclear Medicine  

    Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic predictive ability of MET PET/CT-derived imaging biomarkers in patients with localized non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) undergoing single-fraction carbon-ion radiotherapy (CIRT) and to clarify the additional prognostic information these biomarkers can provide beyond the standard UICC staging protocol. Methods: With institutional review board approval, 67 localized NSCLC patients eligible for CIRT between 2007 and 2012 were included. Single-fraction doses of 40–50 Gy were irradiated. MET PET imaging using the Toshiba Aquiduo or Siemens Biograph 16 commenced 20 min post 740 MBq MET injection before CIRT. Experienced radiologists analyzed the images, defining metabolic tumor volume (MTV) as areas with SUV > 1.5. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 29, including Cox proportional hazard models for disease-free and overall survival. Results: Seven cases with Tis of T stage were excluded because of low MET radiotracer uptake. A total of 60 patients were analyzed: 36 males and 24 females with a mean age of 73 years; 35 cases of T1, 24 cases of T2, and one T3 case. The average follow-up period was 74.3 months. The univariate Cox proportional hazard analyses showed that SUVmax, MTV, and total lesion retention (TLR) correlated with disease-free survival (DFS), while no significant difference was noted in treatment dose. For overall survival (OS), solid tumor diameter, SUVmax, MTV, TLR, and sex showed significant correlations in the univariate analysis. The multivariate analysis identified MTV as the only significant prognostic factor for both DFS and OS. Kaplan–Meier survival curves further supported these findings, with log-rank tests indicating a significant difference in survival duration related to MTV in both DFS and OS. Conclusion: MTV in pre-treatment MET PET/CT would be a valuable predictor of DFS and OS of localized NSCLC treated with single-fraction CIRT.

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  8. A first-in-man PET study of 2-amino-[3-<SUP>11</SUP>C] isobutyric acid for the amino acid transport System A: biodistribution and dosimetry in healthy volunteers

    Tamura, K; Tsuji, AB; Nishii, R; Tani, K; Hashimoto, H; Kawamura, K; Zhang, MR; Maeda, T; Yamazaki, K; Higashi, T

    ANNALS OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE   39 巻 ( 9 ) 頁: 943 - 951   2025年9月

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    Purpose: This first-in-human study aimed to assess the biodistribution, radiation dosimetry, and safety of the novel PET tracer [3-<sup>11</sup>C]AIB, a putative System A amino acid transport probe, in healthy volunteers. Methods: Six healthy male participants underwent whole-body PET/CT scans following a rapid intravenous bolus of [3-<sup>11</sup>C]AIB (injected dose: 366.9 ± 17.9 MBq). Dynamic imaging of the upper abdomen was performed for 4 min post-injection, followed by static whole-body scans up to 90 min. The volumes of interest were drawn on major organs to derive time activity curves for dosimetry calculations. Safety was assessed through vital signs and laboratory tests before and after imaging. Results: High tracer uptake was observed in the salivary glands, pancreas, kidneys, and liver, whereas uptake in the brain and skeletal muscles remained low. The principal route of excretion was via the urinary tract. The effective dose was 5.1 µSv/MBq, corresponding to 1.9 mSv for 370 MBq injection comparable to other 11C-labeled amino acid tracers. No adverse events or significant changes in clinical assessments were noted. Conclusions: This first-in-man evaluation of [3-<sup>11</sup>C]AIB demonstrated its safety and acceptable radiation dosimetry profile comparable to other <sup>11</sup>C-labeled amino acid tracers. The distinct biodistribution pattern with minimal uptake in the brain and skeletal muscles creates high contrast conditions for potential tumor imaging in these regions. The rapid kinetics suggest imaging protocols could be optimized for shorter acquisition times. These characteristics position [3-<sup>11</sup>C]AIB as a promising radiotracer warranting investigations in cancer types with altered System A amino acid transport and metabolism.

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  9. <SUP>18</SUP>F-FDG PET-based liver segmentation using deep-learning

    Kaneko, Y; Miwa, K; Yamao, T; Miyaji, N; Nishii, R; Yamazaki, K; Nishikawa, N; Yusa, M; Higashi, T

    PHYSICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES IN MEDICINE   48 巻 ( 3 ) 頁: 1415 - 1424   2025年9月

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    Organ segmentation using <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET images alone has not been extensively explored. Segmentation based methods based on deep learning (DL) have traditionally relied on CT or MRI images, which are vulnerable to alignment issues and artifacts. This study aimed to develop a DL approach for segmenting the entire liver based solely on <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET images. We analyzed data from 120 patients who were assessed using <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET. A three-dimensional (3D) U-Net model from nnUNet and preprocessed PET images served as DL and input images, respectively, for the model. The model was trained with 5-fold cross-validation on data from 100 patients, and segmentation accuracy was evaluated on an independent test set of 20 patients. Accuracy was assessed using Intersection over Union (IoU), Dice coefficient, and liver volume. Image quality was evaluated using mean (SUVmean) and maximum (SUVmax) standardized uptake value and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). The model achieved an average IoU of 0.89 and an average Dice coefficient of 0.94 based on test data from 20 patients, indicating high segmentation accuracy. No significant discrepancies in image quality metrics were identified compared with ground truth. Liver regions were accurately extracted from <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET images which allowed rapid and stable evaluation of liver uptake in individual patients without the need for CT or MRI assessments.

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  10. Validation study on accuracy of our newly proposed methods for post-therapeutic liver reserve capacity estimation utilizing <SUP>99 m</SUP>Tc-GSA scintigraphy prior to carbon-ion radiotherapy

    Yamazaki, K; Higashi, T; Nishii, R; Terada, T; Mizutani, Y; Ogura, Y; Akamatsu, M; Kuroiwa, T; Makishima, H; Wakatsuki, M; Ishikawa, H

    ANNALS OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE   39 巻 ( 8 ) 頁: 781 - 791   2025年8月

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    Objective: Carbon-ion radiotherapy (CIRT) is known as a promising treatment for liver tumors. However, no method has been established for estimating post-therapeutic residual liver reserve capacity (pRLRC). We previously introduced the estimation method of pRLRC using <sup>99 m</sup>Tc-galactosyl human serum albumin (<sup>99 m</sup>Tc-GSA) scintigraphy (Yamazaki method). In this study, we developed “Yamazaki-variant” method for pRLRC using dose distribution data of CIRT planning. The purpose of this study was to compare pRLRC calculated by Yamazaki method and Yamazaki-variant in CIRT patients for liver tumors, and to provide the clinical advantages in both methods in terms of estimating ability of pRLRC. Methods: Patients who received CIRT for liver tumors in our hospital and underwent <sup>99 m</sup>Tc-GSA scintigraphy before and 3 months after CIRT, and contrast-enhanced liver MRI within 1 month before CIRT were included. A total of 71 patients, 21 additional to the 50 previously reported, were evaluated. The maximal removal rate of <sup>99 m</sup>Tc-GSA (GSA-Rmax) was analyzed and the GSA-Rmax of the estimated residual liver (GSA-RL) was calculated using fusion images of MRI and SPECT by Yamazaki method. In Yamazaki-variant, multiple simulations were performed using the dose distribution of the CIRT planning and SPECT fusion images to obtain higher diagnostic accuracy of GSA-RL. Two of these estimates, Validation 1 and Validation 2 by Yamazaki-variant, were used as validation data. GSA-RL and Validation 1 and 2 were compared with GSA-Rmax 3 months after CIRT (post-GSA-Rmax) using linear regression analysis. Results: GSA-RL, Validation 1 and 2 were calculated as 0.448 ± 0.214, 0.413 ± 0.199 and 0.435 ± 0.208 mg/min, respectively. Post-GSA-Rmax was 0.428 ± 0.220 mg/min. The relationship between post-GSA-Rmax and each parameter was y = 0.02 + 0.90x (R<sup>2</sup> = 0.78) for GSA-RL, y = 0.02 + 0.94x (R<sup>2</sup> = 0.79) for Estimation 1, y = 0.02 + 0.99x (R<sup>2</sup> = 0.80) for Estimation 2, respectively (P <.0001). Both Yamazaki method and Yamazaki-variant showed comparable accurate estimation ability for post-GSA-Rmax. Conclusions: The estimation of pRLRC by Yamazaki method and Yamazaki-variant was in good agreement with post-therapeutic liver reserve capacity after CIRT, and there was no difference in the accuracy of the estimation. The usefulness of Yamazaki method, which is simpler and more clinically applicable, was confirmed. Trial registration : This study is registered in UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) as UMIN study ID: UMIN000038328 and UMIN000049770, UMIN000038174.

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  11. Release of HMGB1 from human-derived cancer and normal cells by internal targeted radiotherapy with <SUP>131</SUP>I-<i>meta</i>-iodobenzylguanidine Open Access

    Sato, K; Handa, R; Yao, JW; Hirayama, Y; Hamada, Y; Yamagata, J; Watanabe, T; Mizutani, A; Wakabayashi, H; Kobayashi, M; Nishii, R; Kawai, K

    JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH   66 巻 ( 4 ) 頁: 385 - 395   2025年7月

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    The rare abscopal effect in radiotherapy is thought to result from immune-activating damage-associated molecular patterns, such as high mobility group box-1 protein (HMGB1), released from cancer cells. While external irradiation of cancer cells increases HMGB1 release, it remains unclear whether internal radiotherapy with 131I-meta-iodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) induces similar effects. This study aimed to determine if HMGB1 is released from human-derived cancer and normal cells after 131I-MIBG administration. The number of cells, extracellular lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and HMGB1 were measured in H441 and human keratinocyte cell line (HaCaT) at 1 day after 2- and 10-Gy X-ray irradiation. Accumulations of 131I-MIBG in SH-SY5Y and HaCaT were measured at 60 min after 131I-MIBG (0.37, 1.85 and 3.7 MBq/well) administration. The number of cells, extracellular LDH and HMGB1 were measured at 1 day after 131I-MIBG treatment. Results: The total number of cells decreased in both H441 and HaCaT at 1 day after 10-Gy X-ray irradiation. Extracellular LDH and HMGB1 from H441 after 10-Gy X-ray irradiation were significantly increased, while no increase was observed in HaCaT after 2- and 10-Gy X-ray irradiation. After 1.85 MBq (~4-Gy by converting of PHITS simulation) and 3.7 MBq 131I-MIBG (8-Gy) administrations, the total number of cells decreased in both SH-SY5Y and HaCaT at 1 day after 131I-MIBG administration. Extracellular LDH and HMGB1 were both significantly increased in SH-SY5Y, but only extracellular LDH was significantly increased in HaCaT. HMGB1 was released from neuroblastoma cells but not from normal cells after 131I-MIBG administration. A combination of 131I-MIBG and immunotherapy may be feasible.

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  12. Impact of integration range of time-activity curves on absorbed dose in 177Lu-DOTATATE peptide receptor radionuclide therapy dosimetry

    Miwa, K; Kimura, S; Miyaji, N; Akiya, N; Wachi, K; Komatsu, A; Masubuchi, M; Yamao, T; Nishii, R

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  13. 1. 核医学治療の変遷と臨床応用の展望

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    日本放射線技術学会雑誌   81 巻 ( 4 ) 頁: 35 - 38   2025年4月

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    記述言語:日本語   出版者・発行元:公益社団法人 日本放射線技術学会  

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  14. A Monte Carlo study comparing dead-time losses of a gamma camera between tungsten functional paper and lead sheet for dosimetry in targeted radionuclide therapy with Lu-177 Open Access

    Nakanishi, K; Fujita, N; Iwanaga, H; Asano, Y; Abe, S; Nishii, R; Kato, K

    ANNALS OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE   39 巻 ( 2 ) 頁: 199 - 207   2025年2月

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    Objective: Dead-time loss is reported to be non-negligible for some patients with a high tumor burden in Lu-177 radionuclide therapy, even if the administered activity is 7.4 GBq. Hence, we proposed a simple method to shorten the apparent dead time and reduce dead-time loss using a thin lead sheet in previous work. The collimator surface of the gamma camera was covered with a lead sheet in our proposed method. While allowing the detection of 208-keV gamma photons of Lu-177 that penetrate the sheet, photons with energies lower than 208 keV, which cause dead-time loss, were shielded. In this study, we evaluated the usefulness of tungsten functional paper (TFP) for the proposed method using Monte Carlo simulation. Methods: The count rates in imaging of Lu-177 administered to patients were simulated with the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) 110 phantom using the GATE Monte Carlo simulation toolkit. The simulated gamma cameras with a 0.5-mm lead sheet, 1.2-mm TFP, or no filter were positioned closely on the anterior and posterior sides of the phantom. The apparent dead times and dead-time losses at 24 h after administration were calculated for an energy window of 208 keV ± 10%. Moreover, the dead-time losses at 24–120 h were analytically assessed using activity excretion data of Lu-177-DOTATATE. Results: The dead-time loss without a filter was 5% even 120 h after administration in patients with a high tumor burden and slow excretion, while those with a lead sheet and TFP were 0.22 and 0.58 times less than those with no filter, respectively. The count rates with the TFP were 1.3 times higher than those with the lead sheet, and the TFP could maintain primary count rates at 91–94% of those without a filter. Conclusions: Although the apparent dead time and dead-time loss with the lead sheet were shorter and less than those with TFP, those with TFP were superior to those without a filter. The advantage of TFP over the lead sheet is that the decrease in primary count rates was less.

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  15. NDBオープンデータを用いたPET保険診療の現状調査

    本庄 浩司, 佐藤 葉子, 千田 道雄, 田代 学, 巽 光朗, 立石 宇貴秀, 中本 裕士, 西井 龍一, 花岡 宏史, 馬場 眞吾, 平田 健司, 細野 眞, 間賀田 泰寛, 織内 昇

    アイソトープ・放射線研究発表会   5 巻 ( 0 ) 頁: 90   2025年

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  16. Deep Learning-based Whole-liver Segmentation Using only <SUP>18</SUP>F-FDG PET Images

    Yamao, T; Kaneko, Y; Miwa, K; Miyaji, N; Nishii, R; Yamazaki, K; Higashi, T

    EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND MOLECULAR IMAGING   51 巻   頁: S313 - S314   2024年9月

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  17. Expression of fibroblast activation protein- α in human deep vein thrombosis

    Oguri, N; Gi, T; Nakamura, E; Furukoji, E; Goto, H; Maekawa, K; Tsuji, AB; Nishii, R; Aman, M; Moriguchi-Goto, S; Sakae, T; Azuma, M; Yamashita, A

    THROMBOSIS RESEARCH   241 巻   頁: 109075   2024年9月

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    Background: Fibroblast activation protein-α (FAP), a type-II transmembrane serine protease, is associated with wound healing, cancer-associated fibroblasts, and chronic fibrosing diseases. However, its expression in deep vein thrombosis (DVT) remains unclear. Therefore, this study investigated FAP expression and localization in DVT. Methods: We performed pathological analyses of the aspirated thrombi of patients with DVT (n = 14), classifying thrombotic areas in terms of fresh, cellular lysis, and organizing reaction components. The organizing reaction included endothelialization and fibroblastic reaction. We immunohistochemically examined FAP-expressed areas and cells, and finally analyzed FAP expression in cultured dermal fibroblasts. Results: All the aspirated thrombi showed a heterogeneous mixture of at least two of the three thrombotic areas. Specifically, 83 % of aspirated thrombi showed fresh and organizing reaction components. Immunohistochemical expression of FAP was restricted to the organizing area. Double immunofluorescence staining showed that FAP in the thrombi was mainly expressed in vimentin-positive or α-smooth muscle actin-positive fibroblasts. Some CD163-positive macrophages expressed FAP. FAP mRNA and protein levels were higher in fibroblasts with low-proliferative activity cultured under 0.1 % fetal bovine serum (FBS) than that under 10 % FBS. Fibroblasts cultured in 10 % FBS showed a significant decrease in FAP mRNA levels following supplementation with hemin, but not with thrombin. Conclusions: The heterogeneous composition of venous thrombi suggests a multistep thrombus formation process in human DVT. Further, fibroblasts or myofibroblasts may express FAP during the organizing process. FAP expression may be higher in fibroblasts with low proliferative activity.

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  18. Unique advantages of dynamic l-[<SUP>11</SUP>C]methionine PET/CT for assessing the rate of skeletal muscle protein synthesis: A pilot trial in young men Open Access

    Sumi, K; Yamazaki, K; Nishii, R; Sakuda, M; Nakamura, K; Ashida, K; Tamura, K; Higashi, T

    PLOS ONE   19 巻 ( 7 ) 頁: e0305620   2024年7月

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    Although the standard method to evaluate skeletal muscle protein synthesis (MPS) is muscle biopsy, the method is invasive and problematic for multisite use. We conducted a small pilot study in volunteers to investigate changes in MPS according to skeletal muscle site using a noninvasive method in which 6 healthy young men were given yogurt (containing 20 g milk protein) or water, and 1 h later, L-[<sup>11</sup>C]methionine ([<sup>11</sup>C]Met) was administered intravenously. Dynamic PET/CT imaging of their thighs was performed for 60 min. The influx constant K<inf>i</inf> of [<sup>11</sup>C]Met in skeletal muscle protein was calculated as an index of MPS using a Patlak plot, and found to be 0.6%–28% higher after ingesting yogurt than after water in 5 of the 6 volunteer participants, but it was 34% lower in the remaining participant. Overall, this indicated no significant increase in K<inf>i</inf> after ingesting milk protein. However, when the quadriceps and hamstring muscles were analyzed separately, we found a significant difference in K<inf>i</inf>. This demonstrates the potential of visualizing MPS by calculating the K<inf>i</inf> for each voxel and reconstructing it as an image, which presents unique advantages of [<sup>11</sup>C]Met PET/CT for evaluating MPS, such as site-specificity and visualization.

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  19. Potential Application of the Myocardial Scintigraphy Agent [<SUP>123</SUP>I]BMIPP in Colon Cancer Cell Imaging Open Access

    Sato, K; Hirayama, Y; Mizutani, A; Yao, JW; Higashino, J; Kamitaka, Y; Muranaka, Y; Yamazaki, K; Nishii, R; Kobayashi, M; Kawai, K

    INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES   25 巻 ( 14 )   2024年7月

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    [<sup>123</sup>I]β-methyl-p-iodophenyl-pentadecanoic acid ([<sup>123</sup>I]BMIPP), which is used for nuclear medicine imaging of myocardial fatty acid metabolism, accumulates in cancer cells. However, the mechanism of accumulation remains unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to elucidate the accumulation and accumulation mechanism of [<sup>123</sup>I]BMIPP in cancer cells. We compared the accumulation of [<sup>123</sup>I]BMIPP in cancer cells with that of [<sup>18</sup>F]FDG and found that [<sup>123</sup>I]BMIPP was a much higher accumulation than [<sup>18</sup>F]FDG. The accumulation of [<sup>123</sup>I]BMIPP was evaluated in the presence of sulfosuccinimidyl oleate (SSO), a CD36 inhibitor, and lipofermata, a fatty acid transport protein (FATP) inhibitor, under low-temperature conditions and in the presence of etomoxir, a carnitine palmitoyl transferase I (CPT1) inhibitor. The results showed that [<sup>123</sup>I]BMIPP accumulation was decreased in the presence of SSO and lipofermata in H441, LS180, and DLD-1 cells, suggesting that FATPs and CD36 are involved in [<sup>123</sup>I]BMIPP uptake in cancer cells. [<sup>123</sup>I]BMIPP accumulation in all cancer cell lines was significantly decreased at 4 °C compared to that at 37 °C and increased in the presence of etomoxir in all cancer cell lines, suggesting that the accumulation of [<sup>123</sup>I]BMIPP in cancer cells is metabolically dependent. In a biological distribution study conducted using tumor-bearing mice transplanted with LS180 cells, [<sup>123</sup>I]BMIPP highly accumulated in not only LS180 cells but also normal tissues and organs (including blood and muscle). The tumor-to-intestine or large intestine ratios of [<sup>123</sup>I]BMIPP were similar to those of [<sup>18</sup>F]FDG, and the tumor-to-large-intestine ratios exceeded 1.0 during 30 min after [<sup>123</sup>I]BMIPP administration in the in vivo study. [<sup>123</sup>I]BMIPP is taken up by cancer cells via CD36 and FATP and incorporated into mitochondria via CPT1. Therefore, [<sup>123</sup>I]BMIPP may be useful for imaging cancers with activated fatty acid metabolism, such as colon cancer. However, the development of novel imaging radiotracers based on the chemical structure analog of [<sup>123</sup>I]BMIPP is needed.

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  20. Development of radioiodine-labeled mequitazine for evaluation of hepatic CYP2D activity Open Access

    Mizutani, A; Kobayashi, M; Nishi, K; Fujita, KI; Takahashi, K; Muranaka, Y; Sato, K; Kitamura, M; Suzuki, C; Nishii, R; Shikano, N; Magata, Y; Ishida, Y; Kunishima, M; Fukuchi, K; Kawai, K

    FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY   15 巻   頁: 1397288   2024年6月

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    Background: As drug-metabolizing enzyme activities are affected by a variety of factors, such as drug-drug interactions, a method to evaluate drug-metabolizing enzyme activities in real time is needed. In this study, we developed a novel SPECT imaging probe for evaluation of hepatic CYP2D activity. Methods: Iodine-123- and 125-labeled 4-iodobenzylmequitazine (<sup>123/125</sup>I-BMQ) was synthesized with high labeling and purity. CYP isozymes involved in the metabolism of <sup>125</sup>I-BMQ in mouse liver microsomes were evaluated, and the utility of <sup>123/125</sup>I-was assessed from biological distribution and SPECT imaging evaluation in normal and CYP2D-inhibited mice. Results: In vitro metabolite analysis using mouse liver microsomes showed that <sup>125</sup>I-BMQ is specifically metabolized by CYP2D. Biological distribution and SPECT imaging of <sup>123/125</sup>I-BMQ in normal mice showed that injection <sup>123/125</sup>I-BMQ accumulated early in the liver and was excreted into the gallbladder and intestines. In CYP2D-inhibited mice, accumulation in the liver was increased, but accumulation in the gallbladder and intestines, the excretory organ, was delayed. Since only metabolites of <sup>125</sup>I-BMQ are detected in bile, visualization and measuring of the accumulation of metabolites over time in the intestine, where bile is excreted, could predict the amount of metabolites produced in the body and evaluate CYP2D activity, which would be useful in determining the dosage of various drugs metabolized by CYP2D. Conclusion: <sup>123/125</sup>I-BMQ is useful as a SPECT imaging probe for comprehensive and direct assessment of hepatic CYP2D activity in a minimally invasive and simple approach.

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  21. Age-related Variation in SUVR in 11C-PiB PET Scans

    Inagaki, T; Fujita, N; Tada, T; Ikeda, H; Inagaki, T; Isobe, R; Nagahara, T; Abe, S; Nakanishi, K; Nishii, R; Kato, K

    JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE   65 巻   2024年6月

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  22. Relationship between 99mTc-MAA Planar Image Accumulation Distribution in Pulmonary Hypertension and Indices Obtained by Right Heart Catheterization

    Tsunekawa, R; Fujita, N; Ikeda, H; Nakanishi, K; Nishii, R; Inagaki, T; Isobe, R; Nagahara, T; Inagaki, T; Abe, S; Kato, K

    JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE   65 巻   2024年6月

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  23. Initial assessment of biodistribution in healthy males using 11C-MePro PET/CT and exploratory analysis of pancreatic molecular pathology

    Yamazaki, K; Nishii, R; Tani, K; Hashimoto, H; Sudo, H; Tsuji, A; Sato, S; Higashi, T

    JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE   65 巻   2024年6月

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  24. Comparison of image reconstruction methods by a SPECT phantom using an inkjet printer

    Nagahara, T; Fujita, N; Katafuchi, T; Ikeda, H; Nakanishi, K; Nishii, R; Isobe, R; Inagaki, T; Tsunekawa, R; Kato, K

    JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE   65 巻   2024年6月

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  25. A simple method to shorten the apparent dead time in the dosimetry of Lu-177 for targeted radionuclide therapy using a gamma camera

    Nakanishi, K; Fujita, N; Abe, S; Nishii, R; Kato, K

    PHYSICA MEDICA-EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL PHYSICS   119 巻   頁: 103298   2024年3月

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    Background: The dead-time loss reportedly degrades the accuracy of dosimetry using a gamma camera for targeted radionuclide therapy with Lu-177; therefore, the dead-time loss needs to be corrected. However, the correction is challenging. In this study, we propose a novel and simple method to shorten the apparent dead time rather than correcting it through experiments and Monte Carlo simulations. Methods: An energy window of 208 keV ± 10 % is generally used for the imaging of Lu-177. Lower-energy gamma photons and X-rays of Lu-177 do not contribute to image formation but lead to dead-time losses. In our proposed method, a thin lead sheet was used to shield gamma photons and X-rays with energies lower than 208 keV, while detecting 208 keV gamma photons that penetrated the thin sheet. We measured and simulated the energy spectra and count rate characteristics of a clinical gamma camera system using a cylindrical phantom filled with a Lu-177 solution. Lead sheets of 1.0- and 0.5-mm thicknesses were used as thin shields, and the dead-time losses in tumour imaging with consumed Lu-177 were simulated. Results: The apparent dead times with lead sheets of 1.0- and 0.5-mm thicknesses and without a lead sheet were 1.7, 1.9, and 5.8 µs for an energy window of 208 keV ± 10 %, respectively. The dead-time losses could be reduced from 10 % to 1.3 % using the 1.0-mm thick lead sheet in the simulated imaging of tumour. Conclusion: Our method is promising in clinical situations and studies on Lu-177 dosimetry for tumours.

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  26. Synthesis and evaluation of a rociletinib analog as prospective imaging double mutation L858R/T790M in non-small cell lung cancer

    Fawwaz, M; Mishiro, K; Purwono, B; Nishii, R; Ogawa, K

    JOURNAL OF PHARMACY & PHARMACOGNOSY RESEARCH   12 巻 ( 2 ) 頁: 231 - 242   2024年3月

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    Context: Imaging the mutation status of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) using radiolabeled tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) analogs has garnered interest due to their unique interactions with the target epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Rociletinib is a third-generation TKI that selectively inhibits the activated EGFR L858R/T790M mutations while sparing the wild-type EGFR. Aims: To synthesize a rociletinib analog for radioiodination purposes and evaluate its affinity for EGFR L858R/T790M using molecular docking and in vitro cytotoxicity assay. Methods: The rociletinib analog, N-{3-[(4-{[4-(4-acetylpiperazin-1-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl]amino}-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine-2-yl)amino] -5-iodophenyl} acrylamide (I-RMFZ), was produced by adding iodine into the diaminophenyl group and changing the position of the trifluoromethyl group. A simulation of molecular docking was conducted using the AutoDock Vina software suite. IC50 of I-RMFZ was determined using a cell cytotoxicity assay. Results: I-RMFZ was successfully synthesized through multistep reactions. Molecular docking revealed that I-RMFZ interacts with the EGFR L858R/T790M mutation. Cytotoxicity assay demonstrated that I-RMFZ had a high selectivity towards EGFR L858R/T779M mutation. Conclusions: I-RMFZ is notable for radioiodination and is anticipated to be comparable with in vivo features of rociletinib. Thus, I-RMFZ can potentially be developed as an imaging agent for NSCLC through preclinical assay.

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  27. A first-in-man study of [<SUP>18</SUP>F] FEDAC: a novel PET tracer for the 18-kDa translocator protein

    Tamura, K; Nishii, R; Tani, K; Hashimoto, H; Kawamura, K; Zhang, MR; Maeda, T; Yamazaki, K; Higashi, T; Jinzaki, M

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    Purpose: N-benzyl-N-methyl-2-[7, 8-dihydro-7-(2-[18F] fluoroethyl) -8-oxo-2-phenyl-9H-purin-9-yl] acetamide ([18F] FEDAC) is a novel positron emission tomography (PET) tracer that targets the translocator protein (TSPO; 18 kDa) in the mitochondrial outer membrane, which is known to be upregulated in various diseases such as malignant tumors, neurodegenerative diseases, and neuroinflammation. This study presents the first attempt to use [18F]FEDAC PET/CT and evaluate its biodistribution as well as the systemic radiation exposure to the radiotracer in humans. Materials and Methods: Seventeen whole-body [18F]FEDAC PET/CT (injected dose, 209.1 ± 6.2 MBq) scans with a dynamic scan of the upper abdomen were performed in seven participants. Volumes of interest were assigned to each organ, and a time–activity curve was created to evaluate the biodistribution of the radiotracer. The effective dose was calculated using IDAC-Dose 2.1. Results: Immediately after the intravenous injection, the radiotracer accumulated significantly in the liver and was subsequently excreted into the gastrointestinal tract through the biliary tract. It also showed high levels of accumulation in the kidneys, but showed minimal migration to the urinary bladder. Thus, the liver was the principal organ that eliminated [18F] FEDAC. Accumulation in the normal brain tissue was minimal. The effective dose estimated from biodistribution in humans was 19.47 ± 1.08 µSv/MBq, and was 3.60 mSV for 185 MBq dose. Conclusion: [18F]FEDAC PET/CT provided adequate image quality at an acceptable effective dose with no adverse effects. Therefore, [18F]FEDAC may be useful in human TSPO-PET imaging.

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  28. Synthesis and initial <i>in vitro</i> evaluation of olmutinib derivatives as prospective imaging probe for non-small cell lung cancer

    Fawwaz, M; Mishiro, K; Arwansyah; Nishii, R; Ogawa, K

    BIOIMPACTS   14 巻 ( 1 ) 頁: 27774   2024年1月

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    Introduction: Imaging a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) using radiolabeled tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) has attracted attention due to their unique interaction with the target epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Olmutinib (OTB) is one of the third-generation EGFR TKIs, which selectively inhibit EGFR L858R/T790M mutation. In this study, we aim to estimate the interaction of the iodinated OTB (I-OTB)-receptor complex by molecular docking. Furthermore, we will synthesize the I-OTB and evaluate its activity toward EGFR L858R/T790M by in vitro cytotoxicity assay. Methods: A molecular docking simulation was carried out using an AutoDock Vina program package to estimate the interaction of the ligand-receptor complex. The I-OTB, N-{3-iodo-5-[(2- {[4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl]aminothieno{3,2-d}pyrimidin-4-yl)oxy]phenyl} acrylamide, was synthesized by introducing an iodine atom in the phenyl group in the 3-aryloxyanilide structure. The half inhibitory concentration (IC50) was determined by employing a 2-(2-methoxy- 4-nitrophenyl)-3-(4-nitrophenyl)-5-(2,4-disulfophenyl)-2H tetrazolium monosodium salt (WST- 8) assay to evaluate the activity of I-OTB. Results: The docking study exhibited that I-OTB could take an interaction similar to that of the parent compound. We successfully synthesized I-OTB and confirmed its structure by instrumental analysis. The binding energy of OTB and I-OTB in complex with EGFR T790M are -8.7 and -7.9 kcal/mol, respectively. The cytotoxicity assay showed that I-OTB also has an affinity towards the EGFR L858R/T790M mutation with the IC50 10.49 ± 5.64 μM compared to the EGFR wild type with the IC50 over than 10 μM. Conclusion: The cytotoxicity effect of I-OTB was comparable to that of OTB. This result indicates that the iodine substituent in OTB did not alter the parent compound selectivity toward double mutations EGFR L858R/T790M. Therefore, I-OTB is prominent for radioiodination, and [123/124I] I-OTB may be a promising candidate for EGFR L858R/T790M mutation imaging.

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  29. 膵癌早期検出に向けた新規PET/CTイメージング -アミノ酸トランスポーター発現に応じた個別化画像診断への取り組み- 査読有り

    西井 龍一, 須藤 仁美, 高橋 美和子

    Precision Medicine   7 巻   頁: 60 - 63   2024年

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  30. 膵がん早期発見に向けた新規PET/CT画像診断法の開発ー11C-MeLeu PET/CT及び11C-MePro PET/CTー

    西井 龍一, 須藤 仁美

    BIO Clinica   38 巻   頁: 52 - 55   2023年

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  1. 難治性がんで代謝亢進するグルタミノリシス標的核医学セラノスティクス薬剤の開発

    研究課題/研究課題番号:25K02598  2025年4月 - 2029年3月

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  基盤研究(B)

    小林 正和, 水谷 明日香, 西井 龍一, 三代 憲司, 鷲山 幸信, 川井 恵一, 水谷 明日香, 西井 龍一, 三代 憲司, 鷲山 幸信, 川井 恵一

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    本研究では、がん細胞におけるグルタミノリシス経路の可視化とそれを標的とした核医学治療法の開発を目指し、グルタミノリシスに高発現するアミノ酸輸送体ASCT2と代謝酵素グルタミナーゼの両者に高親和性を有する新規核医学セラノスティクス薬剤を開発する。

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  2. 膵癌特異的トランスポーター標的[11C]MEPROによるPET/CT臨床研究

    研究課題/研究課題番号:23K07170  2023年4月 - 2026年3月

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  基盤研究(C)

    西井 龍一, 須藤 仁美, 山崎 香奈, 須藤 仁美, 山崎 香奈, 高橋 美和子

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    特定臨床研究「健康成人を対象とした新規膵癌PETプローブ[11C]MeProの安全性及び薬物動態に関する試験」(jRCTs031210472)として開始した。単一群/非盲検/非対照/単群比較/診断目的で実施した。脱落者はおらず、6名のデータを収集した時点で探索的なデータ解析は可能と判断し、6名で登録ならびに試験実施を終了した。[11C] MePro投与後、自覚症状や採血・生理学的データを含む他覚的所見に変化はなく、有害事象発生はなかった。[11C]MePro投与後1分以内に血液(心内腔)の取り込みはSUVmean; 30.9±12.0に達し、速やかに低下した。腎の集積は投与20分後にSUVmean; 16.7±3.1とピークに達し、撮像時間内の90分後まで同程度の集積を維持していた。膵への集積は投与後一貫して低く、20分後でSUVmean; 2.4±0.2、40分後でもSUVmean; 2.4±0.2であった。肝、脳などその他主要臓器への集積も低値であった。

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  3. 新規アミノ酸PET薬剤を用いた脳腫瘍の分子イメージング研究

    研究課題/研究課題番号:23K07085  2023年4月 - 2026年3月

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    山本 由佳, 須藤 仁美, 西山 佳宏, 西井 龍一, 畠山 哲宗, 則兼 敬志

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    脳腫瘍は予後不良でその分子生物学的特徴を明らかにするため、アミノ酸PET薬剤の11C-METを用いたPET検査が行われることが多い。しかし、遺伝子変異の有無などの予測法はまだ確立されていない。
    新規アミノ酸PET薬剤である11C-MeLeuを脳腫瘍に応用し、最適な検査法の確立、脳腫瘍でのSLC6A20との関係を明らかにする。また、悪性度評価、遺伝子変異の有無などとの関係を調べ、従来の11C-MET PETと比べてこれら診断能が向上できるかを検討する。腫瘍特異的なPET検査を行うことで、脳腫瘍の診断能の向上と生物学的特徴の把握が容易になり、最適な診断法の確立に繋がる。

  4. がん特異的グルタミノリシスを利用したミトコンドリア標的セラノスティクス薬剤の開発

    研究課題/研究課題番号:22K19504  2022年6月 - 2025年3月

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  挑戦的研究(萌芽)

    小林 正和, 水谷 明日香, 国嶋 崇隆, 西井 龍一, 川井 恵一, 水谷 明日香, 国嶋 崇隆, 西井 龍一, 川井 恵一

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    担当区分:研究分担者 

    本研究では、がん細胞におけるグルタミノリシス経路の可視化とミトコンドリアDNA標的治療法の確立を目指し、当該経路で特異的に亢進するアミノ酸トランスポーターASCT2とグルタミナーゼ (GLS)に高親和性を有する新規核医学セラノスティクス薬剤を開発することを目的とした。がん細胞では、「ワールブルク効果」と呼ばれる解糖系の代謝亢進が起きていることは古くから知られているが、糖代謝と関連の深いアミノ酸代謝にも劇的な代謝亢進が起こることが明らかになった。特に、がんに特異的なアミノ酸代謝として、「グルタミノリシス」が注目されているがんのグルタミノリシスとは、ASCT2によって細胞内に取り込まれたグルタミンがミトコンドリア内の代謝酵素GLSによってグルタミン酸に変換後、乳酸に分解される経路である。GLSが特異的に亢進するがん細胞において、抗酸化作用をもたらすグルタチオンが大量生成し、抗がん剤に対する薬剤耐性化が引き起こされるため、グルタミンからGLSによるグルタミン酸への移行量を正確に可視化できれば、がん細胞の薬剤耐性化が観察できる可能性が高いと期待した。このような背景の中、2022年度には、ASCT2やGLSに対して、ある一定レベルの親和性を有する2つの化合物の同定に至ったため、2023年度には、これらをリード化合物とした標識原料を合成した。また、これらの標識原料に対する放射性ヨウ素標識体の合成に成功した。さらに、ヒト由来がん細胞株4種において、これらの放射性ヨウ素標識体の集積量を検討した結果、リアルタイムPCRにおいてASCT2の遺伝子発現量が高かった細胞株において、放射性ヨウ素標識体Gの集積量が高くなった。加えて、阻害剤を用いて検討した結果、ASCTとGLSの寄与が見出されたため細胞集積実験レベルでは、放射性ヨウ素標識体GはASCTにより細胞内に取り込まれ、GLSによりミトコンドリア内に集積する薬剤であると思われた。

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  5. ナトリウム共役能動輸送型糖輸送体を標的としたセラノスティクス薬剤の開発

    研究課題/研究課題番号:21H02865  2021年4月 - 2025年3月

    科学研究費助成事業  基盤研究(B)

    小林 正和, 水谷 明日香, 国嶋 崇隆, 玉井 郁巳, 川井 恵一, 西井 龍一, 鷲山 幸信

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    担当区分:研究分担者 

    本研究では、FDG-PET検査の問題点を克服する臨床応用性に優れたSGLT (sodium glucose co-transporter)に高親和性を示す分子標的画像診断薬及び核医学治療薬を開発する。SGLT-1とSGLT-2は、FDGで診断困難な脳腫瘍、膵臓がん、前立腺がんに高発現しているため、FDG-PET検査を補完するSGLT分子標的核医学画像診断薬を開発する。その後、この診断薬を基本骨格とした核医学治療薬を開発する。
    本研究では、18F-FDG (2-deoxy-2-[18F]fluoro-D-glucose)を用いたPET (positron emission tomography)検査の問題点を克服する臨床応用性に優れたNa+共役
    能動輸送型糖輸送体SGLT (sodium glucose co-transporter)に高親和性を示すがん分子標的核医学画像診断薬の開発及び評価法の技術基盤の確立を目的とした。FDGが輸送される促進拡散型糖輸送体GLUT (sodium independent glucose transporter)との相同性がなく、かつ6種のサブタイプを有するSGLTの中でも、FDGでは診断困難な脳腫瘍、膵臓がん、前立腺がんに高発現しているSGLT-1/-2により腫瘍に特異的に高集積する新規SGLT分子標的核医学画像診断薬の開発を試みる。2022年度は、SGLTとGLUTの一過性高発現細胞を用いて、2021年度に開発した2種類のヨウ素標識体がSGLTへの特異性を評価した。方法として、遺伝子導入が容易に可能なヒト胎児腎細胞 HEK293株において、GLUT-1/-3 及び SGLT-1/-2 の各プラスミド DNA を用いてtransfection を行い、グルコース輸送体単一発現細胞を作製し、今回開発したヨウ素標識体の有効性を評価した。その結果、ヨウ素標識体AはSGLT-1/-2の両者に親和性が見られ、GLUTとは親和性が見られなかった、ヨウ素標識体PはSGLT-1のみに親和性があった。2023年度は、これらのヨウ素標識体のがん細胞に対する集積性を評価するとともに、in vitro実験で使用したがん細胞を移植した担がんマウスにおける有効性の検討も試みる。
    当初の予定通り、これまでSGLTに親和性のある母体化合物を見出し、グルコース輸送体単一発現細胞を利用して、その有用性を確認してきた。しかし、2022年度には、ヒト由来がん細胞を用いた検討を行えなかったため、本研究の進展がやや遅れている。
    2023年度は以下の実験手順に従って行う。
    1) 各グルコース輸送体(SGLTとGLUT)の遺伝子発現量を確認したヒト由来がん細胞において、開発したヨウ素標識体の集積性を確認する。
    2) 2022年度行う予定であったブドウ糖誘導体のSGLT輸送系寄与率評価法を確立する。
    3) 新たなヨウ素標識体の開発も試みる。
    4) ヒト由来がん細胞を移植した担がんマウスの作成を行う。

  6. ナトリウム共役能動輸送型糖輸送体を標的としたセラノスティクス薬剤の開発

    研究課題/研究課題番号:23K21423  2021年4月 - 2025年3月

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  基盤研究(B)

    小林 正和, 水谷 明日香, 国嶋 崇隆, 川井 恵一, 西井 龍一, 鷲山 幸信, 玉井 郁巳, 水谷 明日香, 国嶋 崇隆, 川井 恵一, 西井 龍一, 鷲山 幸信, 玉井 郁巳

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    本研究では、18F-FDG (2-deoxy-2-[18F]fluoro-D-glucose)を用いたPET (positron emission tomography)検査の問題点を克服する臨床応用性に優れたNa+共役能動輸送型糖輸送体SGLT (sodium glucose co-transporter)に高親和性を示すがん分子標的核医学画像診断薬の開発及び評価法の技術基盤の確立を目的とした。FDGが輸送される促進拡散型糖輸送体GLUT (sodium independent glucose transporter)との相同性がなく、かつ6種のサブタイプを有するSGLTの中でも、FDGでは診断困難な脳腫瘍、膵臓がん、前立腺がんに高発現しているSGLT-1/-2により腫瘍に特異的に高集積する新規SGLT分子標的核医学画像診断薬の開発を試みる。2023年度は、ヒト由来がん細胞において、ブドウ糖誘導体のSGLT輸送系寄与率評価法を確立したとともに、GLUTに親和性が見られず、SGLTに高親和性を有したヨウ素標識体におけるがん細胞への集積性を評価するとともに、ヒト由来がん細胞株を用いてヌードマウスにおける担がんマウスの作成を行った。その結果、リアルタイムPCRにおいて、SGLT-1の発現量が相対的に高いヒト由来肺がん細胞株と、SGLT-1/-2の発現量が相対的に高いヒト由来膵がん細胞株の両細胞株において、SGLTの基質であるMethyl-alpha-D-[3H]glucopyranosideと比べて、ヨウ素標識体PとAの集積量が高くなり、ヨウ素標識体Pの集積量が最も高くなった。また、各細胞株を用いてヌードマウスにおける担がんマウスの作成も確認できたため、2024年度は、各担がんマウスにおける有効性を評価する予定である。

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