Evaluation of age-related changes in translocator protein (TSPO) in human brain using <sup>11</sup>C-[R]-PK11195 PET

Evaluation of age-related changes in translocator protein (TSPO) in human brain using <sup>11</sup>C-[R]-PK11195 PET

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We studied the distribution and expression of translocator protein in the human brain using <sup>11</sup>C-[R]-PK-11195 positron emission tomography (PK11195 PET) and evaluated age-related changes.</p> <p>Meth...

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Main Authors: Kumar Ajay, Muzik Otto, Shandal Varun, Chugani Diane, Chakraborty Pulak, Chugani Harry T
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Subjects:
Adults
Brain
Children
C-[R]-PK-11195 positron emission tomography
Glial cells
Inflammation
Microglia
Neuroinflammation
PBR
Peripheral benzodiazepine receptor
PK11195 PET
Translocator protein
TSPO
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/9/1/232

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