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In vivo detection of teriflunomide-derived fluorine signal during neuroinflammation using fluorine MR spectroscopy

Journal

THERANOSTICS
Volume 11, Issue 6, Pages 2490-2504

Publisher

IVYSPRING INT PUBL
DOI: 10.7150/thno.47130

Keywords

MRI; MRS; Fluorine; Teriflunomide; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis; Multiple Sclerosis

Funding

  1. Sanofi-Aventis
  2. European Research Council (ERC) [743077]
  3. Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft [DFG WA2804]
  4. European Research Council (ERC) [743077] Funding Source: European Research Council (ERC)

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This study successfully demonstrated the feasibility of using F-19 MR methods to detect TF in vivo, showing a significant correlation between TF concentrations and F-19 MR signals. The results highlight the potential application of F-19 MR technology in monitoring neuro-inflammation, emphasizing the need for further technological advancements in this field.
Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is indispensable for diagnosing neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS). MRI also supports decisions regarding the choice of disease-modifying drugs (DMDs). Determining in vivo tissue concentrations of DMDs has the potential to become an essential clinical tool for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). The aim here was to examine the feasibility of fluorine-19 (F-19) MR methods to detect the fluorinated DMD teriflunomide (TF) during normal and pathological conditions. Methods: We used F-19 MR spectroscopy to detect TF in the experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) mouse model of multiple sclerosis (MS) in vivo. Prior to the in vivo investigations we characterized the MR properties of TF in vitro. We studied the impact of pH and protein binding as well as MR contrast agents. Results: We could detect TF in vivo and could follow the F-19 MR signal over different time points of disease. We quantified TF concentrations in different tissues using HPLC/MS and showed a significant correlation between ex vivo TF levels in serum and the ex vivo F-19 MR signal. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the feasibility of F-19 MR methods to detect TF during neuro-inflammation in vivo. It also highlights the need for further technological developments in this field. The ultimate goal is to add F-19 MR protocols to conventional H-1 MRI protocols in clinical practice to guide therapy decisions.

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