The excitatory amino acid transporter 2 (EAAT2) plays a key role in the clearance and
recycling of glutamate-the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the mammalian brain. EAAT2 …

Positron emission tomography (PET) is a molecular imaging technique that makes use of
radiolabelled molecules for in vivo evaluation. Carbon-11 is a frequently used radionuclide …

The application of molecular imaging has advanced personalized medicine and generated
a profound impact on patient care. Positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance …

Reactive astrogliosis is an early event in the continuum of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Current
advances in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging provide ways of assessing …

Positron emission tomography (PET) is a state of the art imaging modality, enabling the
sensitive molecular imaging in vivo. Central to PET imaging is the advancements of PET …

Radionuclides, a complex tool with immense potential, can propel modern medical imaging
forward while simultaneously posing grave risks. It is imperative to acknowledge the dual …

The Pd–Xantphos-mediated 11C-carbonylation protocol (also known as the “Xantphos-
method”), due to its simplistic and convenient nature, has facilitated researchers in meeting …

Angiotensin-converting enzymes (ACE) are well-known for their roles in both blood pressure
regulation via the renin-angiotensin system as well as functions in fertility, immunity …

Some scientific discoveries are well known only to a core group of researchers working on
technical subjects. Nevertheless, they open new research directions, allow existing …

Abstract Background The Editorial Board of EJNMMI Radiopharmacy and Chemistry
releases a biannual highlight commentary to update the readership on trends in the field of …