期刊
RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY
卷 161, 期 -, 页码 55-64出版社
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2021.05.023
关键词
Radiotherapy; Magnetic resonance imaging; Contrast media; Gadolinium; Mass spectrometry
资金
- Cancer Center Support (Core) Grant from the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health [P30 CA016672]
This study focused on analyzing the molecular stability of MRI contrast agents when exposed to high energy photons and secondary electrons in a 1.5T MR-Linac system. The results showed no significant changes in chemical composition or displacement of gadolinium ions from their chelates in samples irradiated with 7 MV photons at clinical doses. Additionally, there was no significant correlation observed between concentrations of irradiated MRI contrast agents and radiation dose.
ABSTR A C T Background: Gadolinium-based contrast is often used when acquiring MR images for radiation therapy planning for better target delineation. In some situations, patients may still have residual MRI contrast agents in their tissue while being treated with high-energy radiation. This is especially true when MRI contrast agents are administered during adaptive treatment replanning for patients treated on MR-Linac systems. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the molecular stability of MRI contrast agents when exposed to high energy photons and the associated secondary electrons in a 1.5T MR-Linac system. This was the first step in assessing the safety of administering MRI contrast agents throughout the course of treatment. Materials and methods: Two common MRI contrast agents were irradiated with 7 MV photons to clinical dose levels. The irradiated samples were analyzed using liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry to detect degradation products or conformational alterations created by irradiation with high energy photons and associated secondary electrons. Results: No significant change in chemical composition or displacement of gadolinium ions from their chelates was discovered in samples irradiated with 7 MV photons at relevant clinical doses in a 1.5T MR-Linac. Additionally, no significant correlation between concentrations of irradiated MRI contrast agents and radiation dose was observed. Conclusion: The chemical composition stability of the irradiated contrast agents is promising for future use throughout the course of patient treatment. However, in vivo studies are needed to confirm that unexpected metabolites are not created in biological milieus. Published by Elsevier B.V. Radiotherapy and Oncology 161 (2021) 55-64
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