2018
Novel Arginine-containing Macrocyclic MMP Inhibitors: Synthesis, 99mTc-labeling, and Evaluation
Ye Y, Toczek J, Gona K, Kim HY, Han J, Razavian M, Golestani R, Zhang J, Wu TL, Ghosh M, Jung JJ, Sadeghi MM. Novel Arginine-containing Macrocyclic MMP Inhibitors: Synthesis, 99mTc-labeling, and Evaluation. Scientific Reports 2018, 8: 11647. PMID: 30076321, PMCID: PMC6076275, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-29941-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMatrix metalloproteinasesMMP inhibitorsLung tissueTransgenic miceMMP activityHigh radiochemical purityHydroxamate MMP inhibitorsNumber of diseasesTissue remodelingSimilar inhibition potencyPotent inhibitionTherapySpecific bindingInhibitorsMolecular imagingImagingNovel arginineRadiochemical purityTissueHigh radiochemical yieldNew arginine
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
2016
Matrix Metalloproteinase–Targeted Imaging of Lung Inflammation and Remodeling
Golestani R, Razavian M, Ye Y, Zhang J, Jung JJ, Toczek J, Gona K, Kim HY, Elias JA, Lee CG, Homer RJ, Sadeghi MM. Matrix Metalloproteinase–Targeted Imaging of Lung Inflammation and Remodeling. Journal Of Nuclear Medicine 2016, 58: 138-143. PMID: 27469361, PMCID: PMC5209638, DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.116.176198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall-animal SPECT/CTSPECT/CTMatrix metalloproteinasesTg lungsLung inflammationTg miceIL-13 transgenic miceReal-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reactionReverse transcription-polymerase chain reactionWild-type littermatesTranscription-polymerase chain reactionWild-type animalsMolecular imagingPulmonary inflammationPulmonary diseaseCD68 expressionLung diseasePolymerase chain reactionPulmonary pathologyEarly diagnosisInflammationMMP-13Transgenic miceMatrix metalloproteinaseMMP-12
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
2014
Imaging Vessel Wall Biology to Predict Outcome in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Golestani R, Razavian M, Nie L, Zhang J, Jung JJ, Ye Y, de Roo M, Hilgerink K, Liu C, Robinson SP, Sadeghi MM. Imaging Vessel Wall Biology to Predict Outcome in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Circulation Cardiovascular Imaging 2014, 8: &na;. PMID: 25550400, PMCID: PMC4284949, DOI: 10.1161/circimaging.114.002471.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin IIAnimalsAntigens, CDAntigens, Differentiation, MyelomonocyticAorta, AbdominalAortic Aneurysm, AbdominalAortic RuptureAortographyBiomarkersDisease Models, AnimalDisease ProgressionEnzyme ActivationFeasibility StudiesMaleMatrix MetalloproteinasesMice, Inbred C57BLMice, TransgenicMolecular ImagingMultimodal ImagingPredictive Value of TestsRadiopharmaceuticalsRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonTomography, X-Ray ComputedConceptsMicro-single photon emissionAngiotensin IIMatrix metalloproteinasesAortic diameterSuprarenal aortaCD68 expressionMMP activityPotential of MMPSaline-infused miceVessel wall inflammationAbdominal aortic aneurysmPrediction of outcomePhoton emissionRupture riskMurine AAAsAortic expansionRisk stratificationWall inflammationAortic aneurysmSpontaneous ruptureSmall aneurysmsMouse modelControl animalsTracer uptakeAbdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture risk
2013
Lipid lowering and imaging protease activation in atherosclerosis
Razavian M, Nie L, Challa A, Zhang J, Golestani R, Jung JJ, Robinson S, Sadeghi MM. Lipid lowering and imaging protease activation in atherosclerosis. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2013, 21: 319-328. PMID: 24368425, PMCID: PMC3991560, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-013-9843-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-fat dietLipid-lowering interventionsHFD groupPlaque inflammationAtherosclerotic miceMicroSPECT/CT imagingTotal blood cholesterolModern therapeutic approachesSmooth muscle αMMP tracerFat dietBlood cholesterolPlaque biologyTherapeutic approachesTracer uptakeMatrix metalloproteinaseTherapeutic interventionsAtherosclerosisActin expressionCT imagingMuscle αWeeksFenofibrateMiceIntervention
2012
Molecular Imaging of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptors in Graft Arteriosclerosis
Zhang J, Razavian M, Tavakoli S, Nie L, Tellides G, Backer JM, Backer MV, Bender JR, Sadeghi MM. Molecular Imaging of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptors in Graft Arteriosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis And Vascular Biology 2012, 32: 1849-1855. PMID: 22723442, PMCID: PMC3401339, DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.112.252510.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGraft arteriosclerosisArtery graftVascular remodelingAllogeneic human peripheral blood mononuclear cellsHuman coronary artery segmentsHuman peripheral blood mononuclear cellsPeripheral blood mononuclear cellsSevere combined immunodeficiency miceVEGF receptorsVascular endothelial growth factor receptorLate organ failureHuman coronary artery graftsSolid organ transplantationCoronary artery graftsEndothelial growth factor receptorBlood mononuclear cellsCoronary artery segmentsCombined immunodeficiency miceReceptor 2 expressionVEGF receptor-2 expressionMolecular imagingSignificant neointima formationVascular endothelial growth factor signalingVEGF receptor 1Growth factor receptor