The present invention relates to the use of compounds that selectively bind to activated protein kinase G1 alpha for imaging the anatomic basis for chronic pain. Such imaging may also be used to objectively quantify chronic pain. Specifically, fluorine-18 and carbon -11 labeled NOP compouds, [18F] NOP46 and [11 C]NOP46, are disclosed for use as imaging agents for detecting and quantifying neuropathic pain.
本发明涉及使用选择性结合到激活的蛋白激酶G1α的化合物来成像慢性疼痛的解剖基础。这种成像也可用于客观量化慢性疼痛。具体地,本发明揭示了
氟-18和碳-11标记的NOP化合物,[18F] NOP46 和 [11C]NOP46,用作成像剂来检测和量化神经病性疼痛。