Intest Res.
2013 Oct;11(4):268-275. 10.5217/ir.2013.11.4.268.
Near-infrared Fluorescence Imaging Using a Protease-activatable Nanoprobe in Tumor Detection: Comparison with Narrow-band Imaging
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea.
- 2Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sjmyung@amc.seoul.kr
- 3Center for Theragnosis, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 4Department of Pathology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 5Department of Nuclear Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 6Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Digestive Disease Research Institute, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- KMID: 2284914
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5217/ir.2013.11.4.268
Abstract
- BACKGROUND/AIMS
Advances in endoscopic technology seek to improve the accuracy of neoplastic tumor detection. Recently developed endoscopy devices such as narrow-band imaging (NBI) nevertheless have limitations in morphologic diagnosis. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a novel imaging technique-near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging using a protease-activatable nanoprobe-could provide more accurate neoplastic tumor detection, compared to NBI.
METHODS
Images of the intestines of Apc(Min/+) mice were obtained by NIRF using a matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-sensing probe, which was based on a nanoparticle platform. Immediately after imaging, endoscopy with NBI capability was performed on the same excised intestine. Macroscopic and microscopic findings in the intestines were assessed, and MMP expression was analyzed by Western blotting and real-time polymerase chain reaction.
RESULTS
Numerous tiny polypoid lesions were present in the intestines of aged Apc(Min/+) mice. These lesions included adenomas, lymphoid follicles, and protruding normal tissues. When using NIRF imaging with an MMP-activatable nanoprobe, adenomatous polyps showed higher fluorescence, compared to lymphoid follicles or adjacent normal tissues. The expression of MMP was higher in the adenomatous tissue than in the other tissues. The sensitivity and specificity for adenoma detection were 88.9% and 82.2%, respectively, when using NIRF imaging with a MMP-nanoprobe, compared to 77.8% and 66.7%, respectively, when using NBI (P<0.05).
CONCLUSIONS
Near-infrared fluorescence imaging with a protease-activatable nanoprobe could aid in the differentiation of tumor characteristics. Clinical application of this approach may improve the endoscopic detection of neoplastic tumors.
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