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Positron Emission Tomography Using 64-Copper as a Tracer for the Study of Copper-Related Disorders
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Positron Emission Tomography Using 64-Copper as a Tracer for the Study of Copper-Related Disorders
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06:52 min

April 28, 2023

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Chapters

  • 00:04Introduction
  • 00:53Drawing of Tracer for Intravenous (IV) Injection and Per Oral Administration
  • 01:49Applications of the Tracer
  • 03:42PET Scanning
  • 04:15Data Analysis
  • 05:10Results: Copper Uptake and Distribution in Wilson Disease Patients
  • 06:13Conclusion

Summary

Automatic Translation

The present protocol describes how to perform 64Cu PET/CT and PET/MRI imaging in humans to study copper-related disorders, such as Wilson disease, and the treatment effect on copper metabolism.

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