TECHNETIUM-LABELED ROTENONE DERIVATIVES, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

摘要

One aspect of the present invention relates to Tc-99m-labeled rotenone derivatives. These derivatives are useful, for example, as myocardial blood flow imaging agents. Reported herein are the synthesis, radiolabeling, and testing of Tc-99m-labeled rotenone complexes as single photon emitting probes for improved delineation of myocardial perfusion. The Tc-99m-rotenone derivatives have unique properties. The instant invention also relates to technetium-99m-labeled rotenone derivatives which exhibit high uptake and retention in the myocardium in proportion to flow. Another aspect of the present invention relates to kits compring a Tc-99m-labeled rotenone derivative.