PET Imaging Study of 68Ga-NB381 in Multiple Myeloma

Summary

Multiple myeloma (MM) predominantly affects the elderly, often presenting insidiously and with a rising incidence rate. Current diagnostic methods primarily rely on invasive bone marrow biopsies, which can lead to false-negative results if the biopsy site is improperly chosen. CD38 is significantly overexpressed on the surface of malignant plasma cells in MM, making it a characteristic tumor biomarker for this disease. Addressing the limitations in specificity and sensitivity of traditional PET imaging agents, this project is dedicated to developing a new type of nanobody PET/CT imaging probe, 68Ga-NB381, which possesses high affinity and targets CD38. This probe, which is an intellectual property of our institution, aims to enhance the accuracy and specificity of early MM diagnosis. In terms of clinical evaluation, the project will implement a comprehensive assessment process including case selection, collection of baseline information, high-precision imaging, expert-level image interpretation, and follow-up studies, comparing directly with traditional 18F-FDG imaging to thoroughly verify the specificity and safety of 68Ga-NB381. This lays the groundwork for the clinical translation of this radiopharmaceutical in China. Furthermore, the project contributes to formulating more effective precision treatment plans based on CD38 expression levels and provides evidence for monitoring the therapeutic effects of daratumumab, a drug also targeting CD38. This makes the project of significant academic value and clinical importance, thus promoting the development of personalized treatment strategies.

Timeline

Start

2024-04-01

Primary completion

2025-06-03

Completion

2026-12-31

Publications

• Background Kang L, Jiang D, England CG, Barnhart TE, Yu B, Rosenkrans ZT, Wang R, Engle JW, Xu X, Huang P, Cai W. ImmunoPET imaging of CD38 in murine lymphoma models using 89Zr-labeled daratumumab. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2018 Jul;45(8):1372-1381. doi: 10.1007/s00259-018-3941-3. Epub 2018 Feb 15.
• Background Kang L, Li C, Rosenkrans ZT, Huo N, Chen Z, Ehlerding EB, Huo Y, Ferreira CA, Barnhart TE, Engle JW, Wang R, Jiang D, Xu X, Cai W. CD38-Targeted Theranostics of Lymphoma with 89Zr/177Lu-Labeled Daratumumab. Adv Sci (Weinh). 2021 Mar 15;8(10):2001879. doi: 10.1002/advs.202001879. eCollection 2021 May.
• Results Kang L, Li C, Yang Q, Sutherlin L, Wang L, Chen Z, Becker KV, Huo N, Qiu Y, Engle JW, Wang R, He C, Jiang D, Xu X, Cai W. 64Cu-labeled daratumumab F(ab')2 fragment enables early visualization of CD38-positive lymphoma. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2022 Apr;49(5):1470-1481. doi: 10.1007/s00259-021-05593-9. Epub 2021 Oct 22.
• Results Kang L, Li C, Rosenkrans ZT, Engle JW, Wang R, Jiang D, Xu X, Cai W. Noninvasive Evaluation of CD20 Expression Using 64Cu-Labeled F(ab')2 Fragments of Obinutuzumab in Lymphoma. J Nucl Med. 2021 Mar;62(3):372-378. doi: 10.2967/jnumed.120.246595. Epub 2020 Aug 21.

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