Generally, the present invention is directed to central nervous system dopamine transporter-imaging agents and methods of use thereof. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to radiolabeled piperidine derivatives for use as imaging agents in the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Another aspect of the present invention relates to piperidine monoamine transporter ligands, comprising a functional group capable of chelating a radionuclide, e.g., technetium, and methods of use thereof.
一般而言,本发明涉及中枢神经系统
多巴胺转运体成像剂及其使用方法。在某些实施例中,本发明涉及用于帕
金森病诊断中的放射性标记的
哌啶衍
生物成像剂。本发明的另一个方面涉及
哌啶单胺转运体
配体,包括一个能够螯合放射性核素(例如
锝)的功能基团,以及其使用方法。