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Published in: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 12/2022

Open Access 08-06-2022 | Multiple Myeloma | Review Article

CXCR4-targeted theranostics in oncology

Authors: Andreas K. Buck, Sebastian E. Serfling, Thomas Lindner, Heribert Hänscheid, Andreas Schirbel, Stefanie Hahner, Martin Fassnacht, Hermann Einsele, Rudolf A. Werner

Published in: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging | Issue 12/2022

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Abstract

A growing body of literature reports on the upregulation of C-X-C motif chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) in a variety of cancer entities, rendering this receptor as suitable target for molecular imaging and endoradiotherapy in a theranostic setting. For instance, the CXCR4-targeting positron emission tomography (PET) agent [68 Ga]PentixaFor has been proven useful for a comprehensive assessment of the current status quo of solid tumors, including adrenocortical carcinoma or small-cell lung cancer. In addition, [68 Ga]PentixaFor has also provided an excellent readout for hematological malignancies, such as multiple myeloma, marginal zone lymphoma, or mantle cell lymphoma. PET-based quantification of the CXCR4 capacities in vivo allows for selecting candidates that would be suitable for treatment using the theranostic equivalent [177Lu]/[90Y]PentixaTher. This CXCR4-directed theranostic concept has been used as a conditioning regimen prior to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and to achieve sufficient anti-lymphoma/-tumor activity in particular for malignant tissues that are highly sensitive to radiation, such as the hematological system. Increasing the safety margin, pretherapeutic dosimetry is routinely performed to determine the optimal activity to enhance therapeutic efficacy and to reduce off-target adverse events. The present review will provide an overview of current applications for CXCR4-directed molecular imaging and will introduce the CXCR4-targeted theranostic concept for advanced hematological malignancies.
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Metadata
Title
CXCR4-targeted theranostics in oncology
Authors
Andreas K. Buck
Sebastian E. Serfling
Thomas Lindner
Heribert Hänscheid
Andreas Schirbel
Stefanie Hahner
Martin Fassnacht
Hermann Einsele
Rudolf A. Werner
Publication date
08-06-2022
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging / Issue 12/2022
Print ISSN: 1619-7070
Electronic ISSN: 1619-7089
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00259-022-05849-y

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