Half-life and decay type of several radionuclides.
Abstract
Although anatomical imaging modalities (X-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)) still have a higher spatial resolution (0.1–1 mm) than molecular imaging modalities (single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), positron emission tomography (PET), optical imaging (OI)), the advantage of molecular imaging is that it can detect molecular and cellular changes at the onset of a disease before it leads to morphological tissue changes, which can be detected by anatomical imaging. During the last decades, noninvasive diagnostic imaging has encountered a rapid growth due to the development of dedicated imaging equipment for preclinical animal studies. In addition, the introduction of multimodality imaging (PET/CT, SPECT/CT, PET/MRI) which combines high-resolution conventional anatomical imaging with high sensitivity of tracer-based molecular imaging techniques has led to successful accomplishments in this exciting field. In this book chapter, we will focus on chemical synthesis techniques for site-specific incorporation of radionuclide chelators. Subsequently, radiolabeling based on complexation of a radionuclide with a chelator will be discussed, with focus on: diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA), 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-tetraacetic acid (DOTA), 1,4,7-triazacyclononane-triacetic acid (NOTA), hexa-histidine (His-tag), and 6-hydrazinonicotinic acid (HYNIC) that allow the production of peptides labeled with 18F, 68Ga, 99mTc, and 111In – the currently most widely used isotopes.
Keywords
- radiolabeled peptides
- chelator
- PET
- SPECT
- radionuclide
- peptide synthesis
- protein synthesis
1. Introduction
1.1 Application of peptides and proteins as molecular imaging agents
The concept of using radiolabeled receptor-binding peptides and proteins to target receptor-(over)expressing tissues
Besides stability toward enzymes, lipophilicity is very important. The preferred route of clearance of a peptide-based radiopharmaceutical is via the kidneys. For targeting of tumors, cardiovascular diseases, and infections or inflammation, the lipophilicity of the compound should not be too high (log P < 1) as lipophilic compounds result in non-specific binding and slower blood clearance via mainly the hepatobiliary route. In contrast, molecular imaging tracers that target brain diseases such as Alzheimer require a higher lipophilicity (log P > 1) in order to cross the blood–brain barrier (BBB). Lipophilicity of molecular imaging tracers can be reduced by linking them to polyethylene glycol (PEG) chains, a technique called PEGylation. An alternative method to reduce lipophilicity of a tracer is attachment of carbohydrates, as this enhances the hydrophilicity, resulting in reduced hepatobiliary uptake, enhanced urinary excretion, and reduced nonspecific binding [4].
Furthermore, conjugation of chelators like DOTA (1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-tetraacetic acid), NOTA (1,4,7-triazacyclononane-triacetic acid), or DTPA (diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid) also reduce the lipophilicity of an imaging agent. However, modification of a tracer by for example PEGylation, glycosylation or conjugation to a chelator, can also affect the affinity of a peptide for the receptor and thus the effectiveness of the radiotracer.
1.2 Introduction of bifunctional chelating agents (BFCAs) into the peptide or protein
A chelating agent will not only influence the hydrophilicity of a peptide or protein, but it will also increase the overall size of the radiotracer and thus the pharmacokinetics. To preserve biological activity and receptor-binding affinity, conjugation of a chelator must be performed at a site remote from the active and receptor-binding region of the tracer [5]. Total chemical protein synthesis enables single site-specific protein modification, which cannot be achieved through regular labeling methods of biologically obtained proteins. To prevent interference of the chelator with the active and receptor-binding region of the peptide, introduction of a linker may be necessary. These linkers (PEG chains, amino acids, aliphatic hydrocarbon chains, etc.) can be used as pharmacokinetic modifiers (PKMs) to adjust the pharmacokinetics of the probe.
Several acyclic and cyclic bifunctional chelators have been developed for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications (Figure 1). A bifunctional chelator is a molecule which can be covalently coupled to the targeting compound and has the ability to chelate a (radio)metal. The most widely used chelators are DTPA, DOTA, and NOTA or derivatives thereof. A chelator should effectively sequester the radionuclide in high-yields (quantitative) and with high stability. Unstable complexation of the radionuclide by the chelator can lead to trans-chelation of the radionuclide to blood proteins and enzymes (e.g. transferrin, ceruloplasmin, superoxide dismutase). For a detailed review of chelating agents and the optimal match between chelator and radionuclide see Price
The introduction of BFCA in proteins or peptides can be achieved using bioconjugation methods based on reactive functional groups, such as amide coupling (carboxylic acids and their activated
1.3 Radionuclide imaging
Apart from planar imaging, SPECT and PET are the two main imaging modalities in nuclear medicine. SPECT imaging is much more widely available than PET imaging and the radionuclides used for SPECT are easier to prepare, financially generally more accessible, and usually have a longer half-life than those used for PET (Table 1). Commonly used gamma emitters are: 123I (Emax 529 keV, t1/2 13.0 h), 111In (Emax 245 keV, t1/2 67.2 h), and 99mTc (Emax 141 keV, t1/2 6.02 h). Compared to SPECT, PET has the possibility to more accurately quantitate the
Isotope | Half-life (h) | Decay type | |
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γ-emitter (SPECT) | 99mTc | 6.02 | IT |
111ln | 67.2 | EC, γ | |
123l | 13.0 | EC, γ, e− | |
β+-emitter (PET) | 18F | 1.83 | β+, EC |
64Cu | 12.9 | β−, EC | |
68Ga | 1.14 | β+, EC | |
124l | 76.8 | EC, β+, γ | |
β−-emitter (therapy) | 90Y | 64.1 | β− |
177Lu | 161 | β− | |
186Re | 91 | β−, EC, γ | |
188Re | 17.0 | β− | |
131l | 192 | β−, γ, e− |
PET is independent of the location depth of the reporter probe of interest and is able to detect picomolar concentrations of tracer [7]. This high sensitivity of PET can only be matched to some degree by optical imaging (OI) techniques, but not by MRI, CT or ultrasound (US). In addition, compared to MRI and conventional optical imaging techniques, PET has the advantage of being quantitative. Though, with the introduction of fluorescence mediated tomography (FMT), quantitative measurements are also possible with OI techniques [8].
Recent developments also allow semi-quantitative measurements with SPECT, but these developments are not yet widespread and still show higher uncertainties compared to PET.
The spatial resolution of PET and SPECT scanners depends on several factors: the type of isotope (PET or SPECT), the energy of the isotope emissions, and the object being scanned. The type of isotope (positron-emitting or single-photon emitting) has a strong impact, as the image reconstruction techniques for PET are superior to those of SPECT due to physical characteristics in large objects, but this is reversed for small objects. The energy of the isotope emissions is negatively correlated to the spatial resolution: the stronger the energy, the poorer the spatial resolution. The object being scanned has a substantial impact: spatial resolution in mice is vastly superior to that in humans, and even within humans spatial resolution in obese people is worse compared to healthy subjects. Some typical spatial resolutions are: 99mTc, mouse: 0.5 mm; 99mTc, human: 10 mm; 18F, mouse: 0.8 mm; 18F, human: 2 mm; 68Ga, human and mouse: both 4 mm. The spatial resolution should be taken into account when designing studies.
2. Peptide and protein synthesis
2.1 Protein production by expression systems
Nowadays, recombinant protein expression is a routine laboratory technology that enables fast and high-yield protein production. The choice of bacterial, yeast, insect or mammalian cellular-based expression system depends on several factors such as, cell growth characteristics, intracellular and extracellular expression, posttranslational modifications, and regulatory issues of proteins used as diagnostics and therapeutics. Recently, even cell-free expression systems using purified RNA polymerase, ribosomes, tRNA and ribonucleotides have been developed [9]. Each expression system has its particular advantages and disadvantages that are relevant for the purpose of use. Several review papers give a good description of the variety of expression systems and their pros and cons. However, for development of target-specific radiotracers, fluorescent probes, or multimodality molecular imaging agents, chemical protein synthesis is the method of choice because of reasons described below. Therefore, this book chapter does not cover recombinant expression systems further.
2.2 Solid-phase peptide synthesis
Total chemical protein synthesis is an attractive alternative to biological protein production. Chemical peptide synthesis can be divided in: (I) liquid-phase peptide synthesis and (II) solid-phase peptide synthesis. Liquid-phase peptide synthesis is a classical approach to peptide synthesis and since the beginning of the 20th century this technique has developed considerably. Although liquid-phase peptide synthesis has some limitations due to its time consuming nature, solubility issues and the need for lengthy purification procedures, it is still useful for large-scale peptide production and for specialized laboratory applications [10].
Solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) is currently the preferential technique to establish access to synthetic peptides. The general process for SPPS is based on sequential addition of α-amino and reactive side chain protected amino acids to a solid support (resin). The
The use of synthetic chemistry allows infinite variation of the polypeptide chain by for example incorporation of unnatural amino acids such as β-amino acids,
2.3 Site-specific incorporation of chelators and/or fluorescent tags
Functionalization of peptides and proteins still heavily relies on amine or thiol functionalities, present in proteins as lysine and cysteine side chains, respectively. New ligation techniques are emerging that are moving away from amines or use of protected thiols. The functionalization of lysine side chains can be achieved by reacting them with activated esters such as NHS-DTPA or –DOTA that are commercially available (Figure 2). The most appropriate derivatives of these chelators for conjugation to a peptide or protein are those which are
The main advantage of these activated ester chelators is their ease of use, while the main disadvantage of this technique is their unspecific labeling. A protein generally contains more than one lysine residue and thus more than one position for chelator conjugation. It is difficult to predict the site of coupling, which will often lead to heterogenous labeling of the compound of interest. With the use of Boc SPPS this problem can be circumvented by using orthogonally ε-amino Fmoc-protected lysine residues. Deprotection of the Fmoc group can be performed on resin and directly be followed by functionalization of the desired lysine with an NHS-activated label of choice. In case of Fmoc SPPS, orthogonally ε-amino allyloxycarbonyl (Alloc) protected lysine residues can be used.
Conjugation at cysteine residues can be realized by reactions with maleimide containing compounds or 2-azidoacrylate-derivatives [13]. Similar to the amine reactive NHS esters, commercial compounds with maleimides are widespread. Maleimide-DOTA or –DTPA are coupled to free cysteine-containing proteins (Figure 3). Although the reaction is specific and easy to use, maleimides have their disadvantages. The first being the availability of a free cysteine in a protein of interest; the major part of cysteines present in proteins are paired with a second cysteine to form a disulfide bridge. Moreover, these cysteines are often buried within the core of the protein making them inaccessible for maleimides. To overcome this problem an additional cysteine can be incorporated into the protein specifically for labeling. This will, however, lead to problems with oxidative folding of the protein and can lead to improperly folded proteins with loss of activity.
However, this does not mean that thiol reactive compounds cannot be useful in protein labeling. The introduction of an encrypted cysteine that can be deprotected after correct folding of the protein can offer a solution. Recently
Furthermore, it was shown that this technique is fully compatible with established techniques of peptide synthesis and NCL. The chemokine CCL5 was synthesized from an
Upon treatment with MeONH2 to convert the thiazolidine functionality into a free cysteine and subsequent modification with a maleimide label, unwanted disulfide shuffling can occur in proteins containing disulfide bonds [18]. To circumvent this problem a synchronized protocol for thiazolidine deprotection and maleimide coupling can be best used (Figure 5).
A chemoselective conjugation approach that does not use any of the naturally occurring functional groups in proteins is oxime ligation. The reaction is comprised of a ketone or aldehyde reacting with an aminooxy group to yield an oxime bond (Figure 6). The reaction can be performed in aqueous media at neutral pH but is faster at slightly acidic pH [19]. The reaction can be catalyzed with aniline or derivatives thereof, to facilitate fast reactions [20, 21].
Although the oxime reaction itself can be performed relatively easy, the more challenging part is the incorporation of a ketone or aminooxy in the peptide/protein of interest. Since a ketone is virtually inert to most chemical reactions, the ketone is mostly chosen over the aminooxy component to be incorporated in the protein of choice, while the aminooxy component is used to modify the label. The increased attention for the oxime bond in the last decade has led to the development of several methods to incorporate ketones or aldehydes in proteins. An overview of the available techniques was previously reviewed, here we will briefly highlight methods useful in chemical synthesis [22]. Historically, oxidation of peptides/proteins containing an
In summary, several techniques are available for the modification of proteins to include chelators used for PET and SPECT. Amine and thiol reactive compounds are easy to use through orthogonally protected lysine side chains or through thiazolidine deprotection in pre-folded proteins. Oxime conjugation can be used for chelator incorporation but is also used for covalent radiolabeling approaches, such as introducing 18F-containing prosthetic groups (see for an overview [29]).
3. Radiolabeling of peptides
A variety of labeling techniques can be applied to peptides and proteins, but according to George De Hevesy’s definition of a tracer the radiolabeling procedure should not affect the biological properties, the affinity to the target, or the physicochemical properties (e.g. charge, hydrophilicity, size). In the following part a list of radiosynthesis techniques for commonly used isotopes is described, omitting isotopes that are used less frequently. For example, 11C is a widespread isotope for labeling small organic compounds, but it is used less frequently in peptides or larger structures and so will therefore not be further discussed here.
3.1 Radioiodination
Radioiodination of peptides with 125I, 123I, 124I, or 131I can be performed by either direct labeling or indirect labeling via an auxiliary group. During direct radioiodination, radioactive iodine is incorporated covalently into the side chains of tyrosyl or histidyl residues in the presence of an oxidizing agent such as chloramine-T or iodogen. If no tyrosyl or histidyl residue is available, free amino groups in the peptide may be radioiodinated by auxiliary groups, including
As none of the radioiodination methods is based on complexation with a chelator, we will not focus on this labeling method in this book chapter further.
3.2 Radiofluorination
For routine PET imaging, fluorine-18 represents the near ideal radionuclide with its half-life of 109.8 min and low β+-energy (0.64 MeV). Due to this low positron energy, it has a short positron linear range in tissue, leading to particularly high spatial resolution in PET imaging. Furthermore, compared to other short lived radionuclides, such as 11C, its half-life is long enough to allow syntheses and imaging procedures to be extended over hours, enabling kinetic studies and high-quality metabolite and plasma analysis.
Efficient 18F-labeling of peptides and proteins often comprises a multistep process involving labeling and purification of a prosthetic group (synthon) and subsequent conjugation of the 18F-labeled synthon to the peptide/protein with or without activation. If necessary, the 18F-conjugate is purified by a final purification step. Over the years, a variety of prosthetic groups have been developed ranging from amine-reactive groups such as
In spite of the variety of possibilities for introducing 18F, a major drawback of the 18F-labeling methods described above is that they are laborious, (require azeotropic drying of the fluoride and multiple purification steps) and are thus time consuming. In search of a kit-based 18F-labeling method, new 18F-labeling strategies based on fluorine-silicon [50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56], fluorine-boron [57, 58, 59], and fluorine-phosphorus [60] have been developed.
A facile chelator-based approach was developed wherein 18F is first attached to aluminum as Al18F, which is then complexed in a chelating agent attached to the peptide, forming a stable Al18F–chelate peptide complex in an efficient 1-pot process [61].
3.3 Radiolabeling with 68Ga
Gallium-68 is an interesting positron-emitter, because of its well established radiochemistry and its easy access and availability from commercial available 68Ge/68Ga-generators (t1/268Ge = 268 days) which renders it independent of an on-site cyclotron. The application of 68Ga-labeled peptides and proteins has attracted considerable interest for molecular imaging, because of its physical characteristics. The high positron emission fraction, 89% through positron emission of 1.9 MeV (max. energy), and half-life of 68 min allows short scanning times with sufficient amounts of radioactivity for high quality images. Generally, DOTA and NOTA are very suitable chelators and are commonly used for 68Ga3+-complexation. Though, recently TRAP (Tri-azacyclononane-phosphinic acid) and its derivatives revealed to be powerful 68Ga chelators which possess valuable utility in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging [62].
DOTA has a larger cavity than NOTA and, thus, needs higher ring distortion for complexation of 68Ga3+. Therefore, higher temperatures are required for 68Ga-DOTA complex formation compared to 68Ga complex formation with NOTA. Typically, DOTA-conjugated peptides are radiolabeled with 68Ga at 90–100°C, whereas NOTA-conjugated peptides can be labeled at room temperature [62].
Generally, 68Ga is obtained by eluting a 68Ge/68Ga generator with a 0.01–1 M HCl solution. The eluate can be added directly to the NOTA- or DOTA-conjugated compound dissolved in a suitable buffer system such as HEPES (4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazine-1-ethanesulfonic acid), phosphate, or ammonium acetate. It is important that the resulting pH of the reaction mixture is a pH value <4 to prevent formation of colloidal hydroxide [68Ga(OH)3]n which begins at a pH value above 4.
3.4 Radiolabeling with 111In
The SPECT isotope indium-111 is a frequently used radionuclides in diagnostic nuclear medicine. It has a physical half-life of 67 hours and is produced by a cyclotron. The principle photons are 173 keV (89%) and 247 keV (94%). The most commonly used chelators for 111In-labeling of peptides and proteins are DTPA and DOTA. DTPA chelates 111In at room temperature with sufficient efficiency and stability. This DTPA chelator is used in the commercially available somatostatin analog OctreoScan®. DOTA forms a more stable complex with 111In, but requires heating of the reaction mixture which can lead to protein denaturation, especially for larger proteins. Labeling of DTPA- and DOTA-conjugated peptides and proteins is a one pot, one step procedure in which the compound is incubated with 111InCl3 at a pH between 4 and 6. Ammonium and sodium acetate buffers are commonly used as buffer for labeling of DTPA- and DOTA-conjugated compounds with 111In. However, it was shown that 111In-labeling efficiency and specific activity of DTPA- and DOTA-conjugated peptides was significantly improved in MES (2-(
3.5 Radiolabeling with 99mTc
Technetium-99 m is the most widely used isotope due to its ideal half-life of 6 hours, its low cost, and excellent imaging characteristics. Similar to 68Ga, 99mTc can be obtained from a generator (99Mo/99mTc, with a half-life of 66 hours for 99Mo) which is easily shipped, allowing worldwide use. Since the 1960s, 99mTc has been used in a variety of applications, including cancer research and cardiac assessment. 99mTc is a nearly pure gamma-emitter (88%), with the remaining 12% yielding internal conversion electrons. The application is therefore restricted to SPECT imaging (although research into therapeutic applications is also performed).
Possibilities for coupling of 99mTc to small organic compounds, peptides or proteins are nearly unlimited, in part due to the many oxidation states that 99mTc can have, ranging from +I to +VII. The isotope is obtained from the generator in a pH-neutral and isotonic saline solution, ensuring computability with nearly any peptide or protein.
One solution to radiolabel proteins is, instead of chemically modifying the protein, synthesizing it with an additional hexa-histidine chain at the
An alternative for 99mTc-labeling of peptides and proteins is conjugating them with the bifunctional chelator HYNIC (6-hydrazinonicotinic acid). HYNIC has been introduced to radiolabel an IgG antibody with 99mTc for infection imaging [65]. HYNIC is an established and appropriate BCA for 99mTc-labeling, because it allows rapid and efficient labeling of proteins. In addition, 99mTc-labeled HYNIC-conjugates can be produced with high specific activities. However, conjugation of HYNIC to a peptide of protein can be complex as the hydrazine group of HYNIC is highly nucleophilic and, when unprotected, undergoes unwanted side reactions with electrophiles. Protecting the hydrazine group of HYNIC-conjugated compounds with for example Fmoc, Cbz, and Boc, has been investigated by several research groups and is still subject of current research [66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71].
Since the HYNIC group can only coordinate to a metal through 2 donor groups at most, it is unable to saturate the technetium coordination sphere. To complete the coordination sphere, an additional coligand, such as EDDA (ethylenediamine diacetic acid), tricine (
4. Conclusions
Improvements in effective nuclear imaging are not only dependent on progression in imaging equipment and technology, but is also strongly dependent on the availability of powerful probes with optimal pharmacokinetic and imaging characteristics. The diversity of methods for syntheses of peptides and proteins and the variety of possibilities for modification, stabilization, labeling (radiolabeling and labeling for other modalities), and construction of more complex multivalent and multimodal constructs, make radiolabeled peptides and proteins a flexible class of tracers and meaningful molecules for nuclear imaging of several diseases such as cancer, thrombosis, infection, and inflammation in pre-clinical and clinical research.
Radiotracers enable early diagnosis and thus early treatment of disease and they enable better stratification of patients with disease-stage-adapted therapy instead of escalating to the most aggressive and costly therapy. Moreover, radiolabeled compounds are used to monitor the therapeutic effect of drugs and are used as therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals when labeled with either β− - or α-emitting radionuclides such as 90Y, 186Re, 188Re, 131I, 177Lu and 211At and 213Bi, respectively.
The growth of the world population and the overall rise in life expectancy in the last decades will increase the demand for radiopharmaceuticals, including basic research into and the development of new radiopharmaceuticals.
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