2017
Preclinical Evaluation of RYM1, a Matrix Metalloproteinase–Targeted Tracer for Imaging Aneurysm
Toczek J, Ye Y, Gona K, Kim HY, Han J, Razavian M, Golestani R, Zhang J, Wu TL, Jung JJ, Sadeghi MM. Preclinical Evaluation of RYM1, a Matrix Metalloproteinase–Targeted Tracer for Imaging Aneurysm. Journal Of Nuclear Medicine 2017, 58: 1318-1323. PMID: 28360209, PMCID: PMC5537616, DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.116.188656.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMatrix metalloproteinasesMMP activityCD68 expressionCarotid aneurysmsPreclinical evaluationAneurysm developmentAbdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) developmentAortic MMP activityEarly vascular imagingAngiotensin II infusionLow blood levelsAortic aneurysm developmentSPECT/CT imagesReverse transcription-polymerase chain reactionSPECT/CT imagingRapid blood clearanceSmall-animal SPECT/CT imagingII infusionAortic uptakeAngiotensin IIBlood levelsPolymerase chain reactionAAA formationDeficient miceApolipoprotein E
2015
Multimodality and Molecular Imaging of Matrix Metalloproteinase Activation in Calcific Aortic Valve Disease
Jung JJ, Razavian M, Challa AA, Nie L, Golestani R, Zhang J, Ye Y, Russell KS, Robinson SP, Heistad DD, Sadeghi MM. Multimodality and Molecular Imaging of Matrix Metalloproteinase Activation in Calcific Aortic Valve Disease. Journal Of Nuclear Medicine 2015, 56: 933-938. PMID: 25908827, PMCID: PMC4454445, DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.114.152355.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAortic ValveAortic Valve StenosisApolipoproteins EBicuspid Aortic Valve DiseaseCalcinosisDiet, High-FatEchocardiographyHeart Defects, CongenitalHeart Valve DiseasesHumansMatrix MetalloproteinasesMiceMice, TransgenicMolecular ImagingMultimodal ImagingTechnetiumTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonTomography, X-Ray ComputedConceptsCalcific aortic valve diseaseAortic valve diseaseMatrix metalloproteinasesWestern dietValve diseaseValvular inflammationMMP activityDevelopment of CAVDMedical therapeutic interventionsAortic valve areaSPECT/CT imagesWild-type miceMatrix metalloproteinase activationAortic stenosisMolecular imagingValvular calcificationControl miceCD68 expressionValve areaWD miceDeficient miceCommon causeApolipoprotein ECD68 stainingMurine model
2010
Molecular Imaging of Matrix Metalloproteinase Activation to Predict Murine Aneurysm Expansion In Vivo
Razavian M, Zhang J, Nie L, Tavakoli S, Razavian N, Dobrucki LW, Sinusas AJ, Edwards DS, Azure M, Sadeghi MM. Molecular Imaging of Matrix Metalloproteinase Activation to Predict Murine Aneurysm Expansion In Vivo. Journal Of Nuclear Medicine 2010, 51: 1107-1115. PMID: 20554725, PMCID: PMC2908304, DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.110.075259.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsApolipoproteins EArteriovenous FistulaAutoradiographyCarotid ArteriesCatalysisDisease ProgressionEnzyme ActivationImmunohistochemistryIndicators and ReagentsMatrix MetalloproteinasesMiceMice, KnockoutRadiopharmaceuticalsReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionSubstrate SpecificityTomography, Emission-ComputedTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonConceptsMatrix metalloproteinase activationMMP activationAneurysm inductionMetalloproteinase activationSPECT/CTCurrent imaging modalitiesPathogenesis of aneurysmsSpecific MMP inhibitorsGroups of animalsMMP tracerMolecular imagingArterial aneurysmsAneurysm expansionFocal uptakeDeficient miceCarotid aneurysmsCarotid arteryApolipoprotein ETracer uptakeAneurysmsMajor causeMMP inhibitorsVessel areaImaging modalitiesWk
2004
Detection of Injury-Induced Vascular Remodeling by Targeting Activated αvβ3 Integrin In Vivo
Sadeghi MM, Krassilnikova S, Zhang J, Gharaei AA, Fassaei HR, Esmailzadeh L, Kooshkabadi A, Edwards S, Yalamanchili P, Harris TD, Sinusas AJ, Zaret BL, Bender JR. Detection of Injury-Induced Vascular Remodeling by Targeting Activated αvβ3 Integrin In Vivo. Circulation 2004, 110: 84-90. PMID: 15210600, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.0000133319.84326.70.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsApolipoproteins EArterial Occlusive DiseasesCarbocyaninesCarotid StenosisCell ProliferationCells, CulturedEndothelium, VascularFemaleHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHumansIntegrin alphaVbeta3MiceMice, KnockoutOrganometallic CompoundsRadioactive TracersSulfonamidesTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonConceptsCounts/pixelCarotid areaCarotid artery wire injuryEndothelial cellsIntegrin expressionInjury-induced remodelingCell proliferationDetection of injuryVascular cell proliferationCultured endothelial cellsCarotid injuryBeta3 integrin expressionWire injuryVascular proliferationRP748Vascular remodelingApolipoprotein EKi67 stainingRenal clearanceEC bindingProliferation indexSpecific radiotracersInjuryProliferative processesWeeks