Assessment of radiation mediated gene therapy via multi-modality imaging

C. R. Haney*, A. Parasca, K. Ichikawa, M. Elas, M. Zamora, X. Fan, G. S. Karczmar, H. J. Mauceri, R. R. Weichselbaum, H. J. Halpern, C. A. Pelizzari

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

Imaging techniques are under development which are intended to facilitate early analysis of spatial patterns of tumor response to combined radiation and antivascular gene therapy. We present initial results demonstrating treatment related changes of vascular permeability and blood volume maps using MRI, and tissue oxygenation measurements using electron paramagnetic resonance imaging (EPRI). Using a modified Kety model, the volume fraction accessible to the contrast agent was significantly greater in the tumor (0.81±0.11), compared to muscle (0.20±0.00, p < 0.05). However, the two compartment model is probably not able to account for accumulation of contrast agent in the tumor. A three compartment model may improve fitting.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2004 2nd IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging
Subtitle of host publicationMacro to Nano
Pages1549-1552
Number of pages4
StatePublished - Dec 1 2004
Event2004 2nd IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: Macro to Nano - Arlington, VA, United States
Duration: Apr 15 2004Apr 18 2004

Publication series

Name2004 2nd IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: Macro to Nano
Volume2

Other

Other2004 2nd IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: Macro to Nano
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityArlington, VA
Period4/15/044/18/04

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Assessment of radiation mediated gene therapy via multi-modality imaging'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this