PET - Preclinical research - In vitro

5 important questions on PET - Preclinical research - In vitro

Which three types of assays should you do in vitro?

  1. Binding assay
  2. internalization assay
  3. Efflux assay

You have two types of binding assays. Which ones?

  • Saturation binding: when is 50% of the receptors occupied
  • Competitive binding: when is 50% of the receptors occupied with the labeled tracer in presence of a cold (non labeled tracer)

How do you know what bmax is (target density) aantal bindingsplaatsen?  Wat kan je nog meer zien in de grafiek?

Wanneer je een plateau gaat zien in de grafiek.
Je kunt dan op 50% de Kd zien (dissociation constant)
Kd= off/on
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In practice, what is a difference between internalization and efflux assay?

- Internalization: collect the cells.
Measure the radioactivity by gamma or beta counter and normalize to amount of protein Present data in fmol/mg
Gaat omhoog met tijd
- Efflux: collect free radio tracer.
Measure the radioactivity by gamma or beta counter and normalize to amount of protein Present data as % of internalized dose retained in cells
Gaat omlaag met tijd.

When is a signal less or high; related to internalization and efflux?

The signal will be less when is does not internalize and efflux very fast.

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