Synthesis of 18F-labelled cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitorsvia Stille reaction with 4-[18F]fluoroiodobenzene as radiotracers for positron emission tomography (PET)
Abstract
The Stille reaction with 4-[18F]fluoroiodobenzene as a novel approach for the synthesis of radiotracers for monitoring COX-2 expression by means of PET has been developed. Optimized reaction conditions were elaborated by screening of various catalyst systems and