Efforts to develop methods for in vivo evaluation of the native β-cell mass
Efforts to develop methods for in vivo evaluation of the native β-cell mass
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DOI:
10.1111/j.1463-1326.2008.00944.x
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发表时间:
2008-11-01
影响因子:
5.8
通讯作者:
Schneider, S.
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作者:
Schneider, S.
Visualization and quantification of the native beta-cell mass in vivo in humans appear to be important in the study of the natural course of diabetes, and in ongoing trials aimed at preserving beta-cell mass in patients with diabetes. This cannot be done by biopsy sampling, and therefore there is a great need for development of a non-invasive method. This article discusses the principle theoretical requirements for reaching this goal. In addition, it provides an overview of tracer probes, which have been examined as potential beta-cell mass imaging agents in the past. Finally. some future perspectives are discussed.