(11)C-labeling and preliminary evaluation of vortioxetine as a PET radioligand

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Vortioxetine is a new multi-modal drug against major depressive disorder with high affinity for a range of different serotonergic targets in the CNS. We report the (11)C-labeling of vortioxetine with [(11)C]MeI using a Suzuki-protocol that allows for the presence of an unprotected amine. Preliminary evaluation of [(11)C]vortioxetine in a Danish Landrace pig showed rapid brain uptake and brain distribution in accordance with the pharmacological profile, all though an unexpected high binding in cerebellum was also observed. [(11)C]vortioxetine displayed slow tracer kinetics with peak uptake after 60min and with limited wash-out from the brain. Further studies are needed but this radioligand may prove to be a valuable tool in unraveling the clinical effects of vortioxetine.
Original languageEnglish
JournalBioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters
Volume24
Issue number11
Pages (from-to)2408-2411
Number of pages4
ISSN0960-894X
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Apr 2014

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