Therapeutic Radionuclides in Nuclear Medicine

A special issue of Pharmaceuticals (ISSN 1424-8247). This special issue belongs to the section "Radiopharmaceutical Sciences".

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1 Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University Dresden, 01307 Dresden, Germany
2 Molecular Imaging and Radiochemistry, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
Interests: radiolabelling; quality control; imaging; therapy; automation; clinical translation

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1 Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University Dresden, 01307 Dresden, Germany
2 Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, PET Center, Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research, 01328 Dresden, Germany
Interests: radiolabelling; quality control; imaging; therapy; automation; clinical translation

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Dear Colleagues,

Sodium iodide is the first example of a theranostic radiopharmaceutical wherein diagnostic (123I, 124I) and therapeutic (131I) radionuclides are used, respectively for diagnostic imaging and subsequent radiotherapy. It has been in clinical application since the 1940s and received the first FDA approval for the use of radioactive material for cancer treatment. The visualization of regional distribution in the context of pretherapeutic dosimetry and post therapeutic biodistribution is a prerequisite for robust methodology and broad clinical use.

Recently, the theranostic principle has been used with tumor receptor-specific radiopharmaceuticals containing therapeutic nuclides, such as 161Tb, 177Lu, 188Re, 212Pb, 225Ac. The production mode, availability, and costs of radionuclides have a significant impact on their clinical use and is often a bottleneck for broad application. Therefore, cyclotron-produced neutrons could open a new era for producing relevant radionuclides.

Identification of tumor-specific binding sites, development of tumor-addressing conjugates, and opportunities for enhanced target enrichment and the protection of critical organs define the potential of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. The combination of radiotherapeutics with other pharmaceuticals to modulate the target or repair systems exploits synergistic effects. Combining radiotherapeutics with the body's immune system or immunotherapeutics raises hopes for immunization against cancer and could explain the success of targeted alpha therapy vs. targeted beta therapy. The value of diverse radiation qualities including options such as photodynamic therapy using Cherenkov light must be systematically investigated in vitro and in preclinical models before they can be used in clinical trials and patient care.

The path from radioisotope to targeted radionuclide therapy encompasses a multitude of aspects like availability, costs, dosimetry, waste management, which will be highlighted in this issue.

Dr. Marc Pretze
Prof. Dr. Jörg Kotzerke
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Keywords

  • targeted Alpha therapy (TαT)
  • targeted Beta therapy (TβT)
  • Thorium-229
  • Actinium-225
  • Lead-212
  • Terbium-161
  • radio immune response
  • cherenkov
  • nanoparticle
  • Dosimetry
  • Waste management

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Safety and Efficacy of Selective Internal Radionuclide Therapy with 90Y Glass Microspheres in Patients with Progressive Hepatocellular Carcinoma after the Failure of Repeated Transarterial Chemoembolization
by Alexander Bellendorf, Nicolai Mader, Stefan P. Mueller, Samer Ezziddin, Andreas Bockisch, Hong Grafe, Jan Best, Juliane Goebel, Thorsten D. Pöppel and Amir Sabet
Pharmaceuticals 2024, 17(1), 101; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17010101 - 11 Jan 2024
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Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is currently the standard of care in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and selective internal radionuclide therapy (SIRT) with 90Y microspheres is mainly used as an alternative modality in patients considered poor candidates for TACE. Treatment with sorafenib [...] Read more.
Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is currently the standard of care in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and selective internal radionuclide therapy (SIRT) with 90Y microspheres is mainly used as an alternative modality in patients considered poor candidates for TACE. Treatment with sorafenib is the recommended option for patients with progressive disease after TACE. This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of SIRT with glass microspheres in patients with progressive HCC after repeated TACE who are not eligible for treatment with sorafenib. Forty-seven patients with progressive HCC after a median of three TACE sessions (range 2–14) underwent SIRT (3.5 ± 1.5 GBq; liver target dose 110–120 Gy). Toxicity was recorded 4 and 12 weeks after treatment and reported according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events Version 5.0. Treatment response was assessed three months after SIRT using multiphase computed tomography and modified criteria in solid tumors (mRECIST). Survival analyses were performed using Kaplan–Meier curves and a Cox proportional hazards model for uni- and multivariate analyses. Significant but reversible hepatotoxicity (≥grade 3) occurred in five patients (11%). No radioembolization-induced liver disease (REILD) was observed. The number of previous TACE sessions and cumulative administered activity did not predict the incidence of post-SIRT significant hepatotoxicity. Treatment responses consisted of partial responses in 26 (55%), stable disease in 12 (26%), and progressive disease in 9 (19%) patients. The median overall survival (OS) was 11 months (95% confidence interval (CI), 9–13), and objective responses to SIRT were associated with a longer OS (p = 0.008). Significant hepatotoxicity (≥grade 3) after SIRT was a contributor to impaired survival (median OS 6 months (95% CI, 4–8) vs. 12 months (95% CI, 10–14), p < 0.001). SIRT with glass microspheres is a safe and effective salvage treatment for patients with progressive HCC refractory to TACE who are considered poor candidates for sorafenib treatment. Full article
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Combining Cisplatin with Different Radiation Qualities—Interpretation of Cytotoxic Effects In Vitro by Isobolographic Analysis
by Roswitha Runge, Falco Reissig, Nora Herzog, Liane Oehme, Claudia Brogsitter and Joerg Kotzerke
Pharmaceuticals 2023, 16(12), 1720; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph16121720 - 12 Dec 2023
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Background: The combination of platinum-containing cytostatic drugs with different radiation qualities has been studied for years. Despite their massive side effects, these drugs still belong to the therapeutic portfolio in cancer treatment. To overcome the disadvantages of cisplatin, our study investigated the cytotoxic [...] Read more.
Background: The combination of platinum-containing cytostatic drugs with different radiation qualities has been studied for years. Despite their massive side effects, these drugs still belong to the therapeutic portfolio in cancer treatment. To overcome the disadvantages of cisplatin, our study investigated the cytotoxic effects of combining radionuclides with cisplatin. Methods: FaDu cells were treated with cisplatin (concentration ≈ 2 µM) and additionally irradiated after two hours with the alpha-emitter 223Ra, the beta-emitter 188Re as well as external X-rays using dose ranges of 2–6 Gy. Cell survival was followed by colony formation assays and plotted against cisplatin concentration and radiation dose. The results were interpreted by isobolograms. Results: Isobolographic analyses revealed a supra-additive cytotoxic effect for the combination of cisplatin and 223Ra. A sub-additive effect was observed for the combination of cisplatin and 188Re, whereas a protective effect was found for the combination with X-rays. Conclusions: The combination of cisplatin and 223Ra may have the potential to create a successfully working therapy scheme for various therapy approaches, whereas the combination with 188Re as well as single-dose X-ray treatment did not lead to a detectable radiosensitizing effect. Thus, the combination with alpha-emitters might be advantageous and, therefore, should be followed in future studies when combined with cytostatic drugs. Full article
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Radiosynthesis of Stable 198Au-Nanoparticles by Neutron Activation of αvβ3-Specific AuNPs for Therapy of Tumor Angiogenesis
by Güllü Davarci, Carmen Wängler, Klaus Eberhardt, Christopher Geppert, Ralf Schirrmacher, Robert Freudenberg, Marc Pretze and Björn Wängler
Pharmaceuticals 2023, 16(12), 1670; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph16121670 - 30 Nov 2023
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This paper reports on the development of stable tumor-specific gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) activated by neutron irradiation as a therapeutic option for the treatment of cancer with high tumor angiogenesis. The AuNPs were designed with different mono- or dithiol-ligands and decorated with different amounts [...] Read more.
This paper reports on the development of stable tumor-specific gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) activated by neutron irradiation as a therapeutic option for the treatment of cancer with high tumor angiogenesis. The AuNPs were designed with different mono- or dithiol-ligands and decorated with different amounts of Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) peptides as a tumor-targeting vector for αvβ3 integrin, which is overexpressed in tissues with high tumor angiogenesis. The AuNPs were evaluated for avidity in vitro and showed favorable properties with respect to tumor cell accumulation. Furthermore, the therapeutic properties of the [198Au]AuNPs were evaluated in vitro on U87MG cells in terms of cell survival, suggesting that these [198Au]AuNPs are a useful basis for future therapeutic concepts. Full article
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Influence of the Molar Activity of 203/212Pb-PSC-PEG2-TOC on Somatostatin Receptor Type 2-Binding and Cell Uptake
by Marc Pretze, Enrico Michler, Roswitha Runge, Kerstin Wetzig, Katja Tietze, Florian Brandt, Michael K. Schultz and Jörg Kotzerke
Pharmaceuticals 2023, 16(11), 1605; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph16111605 - 14 Nov 2023
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(1) Background: In neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), somatostatin receptor subtype 2 is highly expressed, which can be targeted by a radioactive ligand such as [177Lu]Lu-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-N,N′,N″,N‴,-tetraacetic acid-[Tyr3,Thr8]-octreotide (177Lu-DOTA-TOC) and, [...] Read more.
(1) Background: In neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), somatostatin receptor subtype 2 is highly expressed, which can be targeted by a radioactive ligand such as [177Lu]Lu-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-N,N′,N″,N‴,-tetraacetic acid-[Tyr3,Thr8]-octreotide (177Lu-DOTA-TOC) and, more recently, by a lead specific chelator (PSC) containing 203/212Pb-PSC-PEG2-TOC (PSC-TOC). The molar activity (AM) can play a crucial role in tumor uptake, especially in receptor-mediated uptake, such as in NETs. Therefore, an investigation of the influence of different molar activities of 203/212Pb-PSC-TOC on cell uptake was investigated. (2) Methods: Optimized radiolabeling of 203/212Pb-PSC-TOC was performed with 50 µg of precursor in a NaAc/AcOH buffer at pH 5.3–5.5 within 15–45 min at 95° C. Cell uptake was studied in AR42 J, HEK293 sst2, and ZR75-1 cells. (3) Results: 203/212Pb-PSC-TOC was radiolabeled with high radiochemical purity >95% and high radiochemical yield >95%, with AM ranging from 0.2 to 61.6 MBq/nmol. The cell uptake of 203Pb-PSC-TOC (AM = 38 MBq/nmol) was highest in AR42 J (17.9%), moderate in HEK293 sstr (9.1%) and lowest in ZR75-1 (0.6%). Cell uptake increased with the level of AM. (4) Conclusions: A moderate AM of 15–40 MBq/nmol showed the highest cell uptake. No uptake limitation was found in the first 24–48 h. Further escalation experiments with even higher AM should be performed in the future. It was shown that AM plays an important role because of its direct dependence on the cellular uptake levels, possibly due to less receptor saturation with non-radioactive ligands at higher AM. Full article
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The Importance of Uncertainty Analysis and Traceable Measurements in Routine Quantitative 90Y-PET Molecular Radiotherapy: A Multicenter Experience
by Marco D’Arienzo, Emilio Mezzenga, Amedeo Capotosti, Oreste Bagni, Luca Filippi, Marco Capogni, Luca Indovina and Anna Sarnelli
Pharmaceuticals 2023, 16(8), 1142; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph16081142 - 11 Aug 2023
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Molecular Radiation Therapy (MRT) is a valid therapeutic option for a wide range of malignancies, such as neuroendocrine tumors and liver cancers. In its practice, it is generally acknowledged that there is a need to evaluate the influence of different factors affecting the [...] Read more.
Molecular Radiation Therapy (MRT) is a valid therapeutic option for a wide range of malignancies, such as neuroendocrine tumors and liver cancers. In its practice, it is generally acknowledged that there is a need to evaluate the influence of different factors affecting the accuracy of dose estimates and to define the actions necessary to maintain treatment uncertainties at acceptable levels. The present study addresses the problem of uncertainty propagation in 90Y-PET quantification. We assessed the quantitative accuracy in reference conditions of three PET scanners (namely, Siemens Biograph mCT, Siemens Biograph mCT flow, and GE Discovery DST) available at three different Italian Nuclear Medicine centers. Specific aspects of uncertainty within the quantification chain have been addressed, including the uncertainty in the calibration procedure. A framework based on the Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM) approach is proposed for modeling the uncertainty in the quantification processes, and ultimately, an estimation of the uncertainty achievable in clinical conditions is reported. Full article
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Image-Based Dosimetry in Dogs and Cross-Reactivity with Human Tissues of IGF2R-Targeting Human Antibody
by Kevin J. H. Allen, Ohyun Kwon, Matthew R. Hutcheson, Joseph J. Grudzinski, Stuart M. Cain, Frederic A. Cruz, Remitha M. Vinayakamoorthy, Ying S. Sun, Lindsay Fairley, Chandra B. Prabaharan, Ryan Dickinson, Valerie MacDonald-Dickinson, Maruti Uppalapati, Bryan P. Bednarz and Ekaterina Dadachova
Pharmaceuticals 2023, 16(7), 979; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph16070979 - 08 Jul 2023
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Background: Osteosarcoma (OS) represents the most common primary bone tumor in humans and in companion dogs, being practically phenotypically identical. There is a need for effective treatments to extend the survival of patients with OS. Here, we examine the dosimetry in beagle dogs [...] Read more.
Background: Osteosarcoma (OS) represents the most common primary bone tumor in humans and in companion dogs, being practically phenotypically identical. There is a need for effective treatments to extend the survival of patients with OS. Here, we examine the dosimetry in beagle dogs and cross-reactivity with human tissues of a novel human antibody, IF3, that targets the insulin growth factor receptor type 2 (IGF2R), which is overexpressed on OS cells, making it a candidate for radioimmunotherapy of OS. Methods: [89Zr]Zr-DFO-IF3 was injected into three healthy beagle dogs. PET/CT was conducted at 4, 24, 48, and 72 h. RAPID analysis was used to determine the dosimetry of [177Lu]Lu-CHXA”-IF3 for a clinical trial in companion dogs with OS. IF3 antibody was biotinylated, and a multitude of human tissues were assessed with immunohistochemistry. Results: PET/CT revealed that only the liver, bone marrow, and adrenal glands had high uptake. Clearance was initially through renal and hepatobiliary excretion in the first 72 h followed by primarily physical decay. RAPID analysis showed bone marrow to be the dose-limiting organ with a therapeutic range for 177Lu calculated to be 0.487–0.583 GBq. Immunohistochemistry demonstrated the absence of IGF2R expression on the surface of healthy human cells, thus suggesting that radioimmunotherapy with [177Lu]Lu-CHXA”-IF3 will be well tolerated. Conclusions: Image-based dosimetry has defined a safe therapeutic range for canine clinical trials, while immunohistochemistry has suggested that the antibody will not cross-react with healthy human tissues. Full article
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Towards Effective Targeted Alpha Therapy for Neuroendocrine Tumours: A Review
by Paul M. D. Gape, Michael K. Schultz, Graeme J. Stasiuk and Samantha Y. A. Terry
Pharmaceuticals 2024, 17(3), 334; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17030334 - 04 Mar 2024
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This review article explores the evolving landscape of Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT), emphasizing Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) for neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). The primary focus is on the transition from β-emitting radiopharmaceuticals to α-emitting agents in PRRT, offering a critical analysis of the radiobiological [...] Read more.
This review article explores the evolving landscape of Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT), emphasizing Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) for neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). The primary focus is on the transition from β-emitting radiopharmaceuticals to α-emitting agents in PRRT, offering a critical analysis of the radiobiological basis, clinical applications, and ongoing developments in Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT). Through an extensive literature review, the article delves into the mechanisms and effectiveness of PRRT in targeting somatostatin subtype 2 receptors, highlighting both its successes and limitations. The discussion extends to the emerging paradigm of TAT, underlining its higher potency and specificity with α-particle emissions, which promise enhanced therapeutic efficacy and reduced toxicity. The review critically evaluates preclinical and clinical data, emphasizing the need for standardised dosimetry and a deeper understanding of the dose-response relationship in TAT. The review concludes by underscoring the significant potential of TAT in treating SSTR2-overexpressing cancers, especially in patients refractory to β-PRRT, while also acknowledging the current challenges and the necessity for further research to optimize treatment protocols. Full article
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Alpha-Emitting Radionuclides: Current Status and Future Perspectives
by Matthias Miederer, Martina Benešová-Schäfer, Constantin Mamat, David Kästner, Marc Pretze, Enrico Michler, Claudia Brogsitter, Jörg Kotzerke, Klaus Kopka, David A. Scheinberg and Michael R. McDevitt
Pharmaceuticals 2024, 17(1), 76; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17010076 - 08 Jan 2024
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The use of radionuclides for targeted endoradiotherapy is a rapidly growing field in oncology. In particular, the focus on the biological effects of different radiation qualities is an important factor in understanding and implementing new therapies. Together with the combined approach of imaging [...] Read more.
The use of radionuclides for targeted endoradiotherapy is a rapidly growing field in oncology. In particular, the focus on the biological effects of different radiation qualities is an important factor in understanding and implementing new therapies. Together with the combined approach of imaging and therapy, therapeutic nuclear medicine has recently made great progress. A particular area of research is the use of alpha-emitting radionuclides, which have unique physical properties associated with outstanding advantages, e.g., for single tumor cell targeting. Here, recent results and open questions regarding the production of alpha-emitting isotopes as well as their chemical combination with carrier molecules and clinical experience from compassionate use reports and clinical trials are discussed. Full article
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Radiopharmaceuticals for Treatment of Adrenocortical Carcinoma
by Kerstin Michalski, Wiebke Schlötelburg, Philipp E. Hartrampf, Aleksander Kosmala, Andreas K. Buck, Stefanie Hahner and Andreas Schirbel
Pharmaceuticals 2024, 17(1), 25; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17010025 - 23 Dec 2023
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Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) represents a rare tumor entity with limited treatment options and usually rapid tumor progression in case of metastatic disease. As further treatment options are needed and ACC metastases are sensitive to external beam radiation, novel theranostic approaches could complement established [...] Read more.
Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) represents a rare tumor entity with limited treatment options and usually rapid tumor progression in case of metastatic disease. As further treatment options are needed and ACC metastases are sensitive to external beam radiation, novel theranostic approaches could complement established therapeutic concepts. Recent developments focus on targeting adrenal cortex-specific enzymes like the theranostic twin [123/131I]IMAZA that shows a good image quality and a promising therapeutic effect in selected patients. But other established molecular targets in nuclear medicine such as the C-X-C motif chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) could possibly enhance the therapeutic regimen as well in a subgroup of patients. The aims of this review are to give an overview of innovative radiopharmaceuticals for the treatment of ACC and to present the different molecular targets, as well as to show future perspectives for further developments since a radiopharmaceutical with a broad application range is still warranted. Full article
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Targeted Alpha Therapy: All We Need to Know about 225Ac’s Physical Characteristics and Production as a Potential Theranostic Radionuclide
by Wael Jalloul, Vlad Ghizdovat, Cati Raluca Stolniceanu, Teodor Ionescu, Irena Cristina Grierosu, Ioana Pavaleanu, Mihaela Moscalu and Cipriana Stefanescu
Pharmaceuticals 2023, 16(12), 1679; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph16121679 - 02 Dec 2023
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The high energy of α emitters, and the strong linear energy transfer that goes along with it, lead to very efficient cell killing through DNA damage. Moreover, the degree of oxygenation and the cell cycle state have no impact on these effects. Therefore, [...] Read more.
The high energy of α emitters, and the strong linear energy transfer that goes along with it, lead to very efficient cell killing through DNA damage. Moreover, the degree of oxygenation and the cell cycle state have no impact on these effects. Therefore, α radioisotopes can offer a treatment choice to individuals who are not responding to β− or gamma-radiation therapy or chemotherapy drugs. Only a few α-particle emitters are suitable for targeted alpha therapy (TAT) and clinical applications. The majority of available clinical research involves 225Ac and its daughter nuclide 213Bi. Additionally, the 225Ac disintegration cascade generates γ decays that can be used in single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging, expanding the potential theranostic applications in nuclear medicine. Despite the growing interest in applying 225Ac, the restricted global accessibility of this radioisotope makes it difficult to conduct extensive clinical trials for many radiopharmaceutical candidates. To boost the availability of 225Ac, along with its clinical and potential theranostic applications, this review attempts to highlight the fundamental physical properties of this α-particle-emitting isotope, as well as its existing and possible production methods. Full article
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Theranostic Imaging Surrogates for Targeted Alpha Therapy: Progress in Production, Purification, and Applications
by Bryce J. B. Nelson, John Wilson, Jan D. Andersson and Frank Wuest
Pharmaceuticals 2023, 16(11), 1622; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph16111622 - 17 Nov 2023
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This article highlights recent developments of SPECT and PET diagnostic imaging surrogates for targeted alpha particle therapy (TAT) radiopharmaceuticals. It outlines the rationale for using imaging surrogates to improve diagnostic-scan accuracy and facilitate research, and the properties an imaging-surrogate candidate should possess. It [...] Read more.
This article highlights recent developments of SPECT and PET diagnostic imaging surrogates for targeted alpha particle therapy (TAT) radiopharmaceuticals. It outlines the rationale for using imaging surrogates to improve diagnostic-scan accuracy and facilitate research, and the properties an imaging-surrogate candidate should possess. It evaluates the strengths and limitations of each potential imaging surrogate. Thirteen surrogates for TAT are explored: 133La, 132La, 134Ce/134La, and 226Ac for 225Ac TAT; 203Pb for 212Pb TAT; 131Ba for 223Ra and 224Ra TAT; 123I, 124I, 131I and 209At for 211At TAT; 134Ce/134La for 227Th TAT; and 155Tb and 152Tb for 149Tb TAT. Full article
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