Radiopharmaceutical Localization Flashcards
Which portion of the radiopharmaceutical is primarily responsible for localization?
pharmaceutical but in newer RP, the radionuclide as well
what is the difference between radionuclides that are TAGGED RP and ESSENTIAL RP?
tagged is when uptake is completely dependent on the pharmaceutical
essential is describing when the radionuclide is needed or else localization of the pharmaceutical would not occur
what is biodistribution? what else is it called?
aka biorouting
it describes the organs where the rp collects
what is “high first pass extraction efficiency” describing?
wanting the uptake in the organ of interest to be fast; wanting the uptake the first time blood circulates through the organ of interest
what is compartmental localization?
when the RP is introduced to an enclosed compartment and is to remain there during imaging
what can be assessed with compartmental localization?
- uniform distribution
- leakage in compartment
- flow/movement in compartment
what is the difference between active transport and diffusion across a cell membrane?
active requires ATP due to the movement of ions from lower to higher concentrations
what are the three types of diffusion?
- simple
- filtration
- facilitated
describe simple diffusion.
movement of ions solely on concentration gradient and the characteristics of the rp
what type of molecules diffuse the easiest across membranes?
lipophilic + small molecules
describe filtration diffusion.
passive movement dependent on pressure gradient
describe facilitated diffusion.
the use of carrier or transport proteins to help with the movement of SELECTIVE molecules across membranes
does facilitated diffusion require energy?
no.
how is active transport similar to facilitated diffusion?
they both require transport proteins to move SELECTIVE substances across membranes
when active transport is used to move a substance out of an organ, what is that called?
secretion