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FMISO[edit]

FMISO (Fluoromisonidazole) is a radiopharmaceutical used in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to detect hypoxia in tissues. Hypoxia, a condition characterized by low oxygen levels, is a common feature of many tumors and can influence the effectiveness of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Chemical Structure[edit]

FMISO is a nitroimidazole compound labeled with the radioactive isotope fluorine-18. The chemical structure of FMISO allows it to selectively accumulate in hypoxic cells, making it a valuable tool for imaging and assessing tumor hypoxia.

Mechanism of Action[edit]

FMISO is taken up by cells and undergoes a series of reduction reactions. In the presence of normal oxygen levels, FMISO is re-oxidized and diffuses out of the cell. However, in hypoxic conditions, FMISO is reduced to reactive intermediates that bind to intracellular macromolecules, leading to its accumulation in hypoxic tissues. This property allows FMISO to serve as a marker for hypoxia in PET imaging.

Clinical Applications[edit]

FMISO PET imaging is used in the evaluation of various cancers, including head and neck cancer, lung cancer, and glioblastoma. By identifying hypoxic regions within tumors, FMISO imaging can help in planning treatment strategies and assessing the prognosis of cancer patients.

Advantages and Limitations[edit]

FMISO offers several advantages in hypoxia imaging, including its specificity for hypoxic tissues and the ability to provide quantitative data on oxygenation levels. However, its use is limited by the need for specialized PET imaging facilities and the short half-life of fluorine-18, which requires rapid synthesis and imaging.

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-'''FMISO''' is a [[radiopharmaceutical]] used in [[Positron Emission Tomography|PET]] imaging. It is a [[hypoxia (medical)|hypoxia]] marker, meaning it is used to detect areas of low oxygen in the body. This is particularly useful in [[oncology]], as hypoxic cells are often more resistant to [[radiation therapy]] and [[chemotherapy]], and thus can be a sign of a more aggressive [[tumor]].
+== FMISO ==
-==Chemistry==
+[[File:FMISO_hypoxia_accumulation_mechanism.png|thumb|right|Mechanism of FMISO accumulation in hypoxic tissues]]
-FMISO, or '''Fluoromisonidazole''', is a nitroimidazole compound. It is labeled with the [[radioisotope]] [[Fluorine-18|F-18]], which emits [[positron]]s that can be detected by a PET scanner. The nitroimidazole moiety of FMISO is reduced in hypoxic cells, trapping the compound within the cell. This allows for the visualization of hypoxic regions within a tumor.
-==Clinical Use==
+'''FMISO''' (Fluoromisonidazole) is a radiopharmaceutical used in [[positron emission tomography]] (PET) imaging to detect [[hypoxia]] in tissues. Hypoxia, a condition characterized by low oxygen levels, is a common feature of many [[tumors]] and can influence the effectiveness of [[radiotherapy]] and [[chemotherapy]].
-FMISO is used in PET imaging to detect hypoxic regions within tumors. This can be useful in determining the aggressiveness of a tumor, as hypoxic cells are often more resistant to treatment. FMISO can also be used to guide treatment planning, as it can help identify areas that may require more aggressive treatment.
-==Research==
+=== Chemical Structure ===
-Research is ongoing into the use of FMISO in other areas of medicine. For example, it has been suggested that FMISO could be used to detect hypoxia in [[cardiovascular disease]], as hypoxic cells are also present in conditions such as [[myocardial infarction]] and [[stroke]].
+FMISO is a nitroimidazole compound labeled with the radioactive isotope [[fluorine-18]]. The chemical structure of FMISO allows it to selectively accumulate in hypoxic cells, making it a valuable tool for imaging and assessing tumor hypoxia.
-==See Also==
+=== Mechanism of Action ===
+FMISO is taken up by cells and undergoes a series of reduction reactions. In the presence of normal oxygen levels, FMISO is re-oxidized and diffuses out of the cell. However, in hypoxic conditions, FMISO is reduced to reactive intermediates that bind to intracellular macromolecules, leading to its accumulation in hypoxic tissues. This property allows FMISO to serve as a marker for hypoxia in PET imaging.
+=== Clinical Applications ===
+FMISO PET imaging is used in the evaluation of various cancers, including [[head and neck cancer]], [[lung cancer]], and [[glioblastoma]]. By identifying hypoxic regions within tumors, FMISO imaging can help in planning treatment strategies and assessing the prognosis of cancer patients.
+=== Advantages and Limitations ===
+FMISO offers several advantages in hypoxia imaging, including its specificity for hypoxic tissues and the ability to provide quantitative data on oxygenation levels. However, its use is limited by the need for specialized PET imaging facilities and the short half-life of fluorine-18, which requires rapid synthesis and imaging.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Positron emission tomography]]
+* [[Hypoxia (medical)]]
 * [[Radiopharmaceutical]]
-* [[Positron Emission Tomography]]
-* [[Hypoxia (medical)]]
-* [[Oncology]]
 * [[Tumor]]
-* [[Fluorine-18]]
+* [[Radiotherapy]]
-* [[Radioisotope]]
-* [[Positron]]
-* [[Cardiovascular disease]]
-* [[Myocardial infarction]]
-* [[Stroke]]
 [[Category:Radiopharmaceuticals]]
 [[Category:Medical imaging]]
-[[Category:Oncology]]
-[[Category:Cardiovascular diseases]]
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