Activated mononuclear cells expressing interleukin-2 (IL2) receptors (IL2-Rs) heavily infiltrate the Crohn's disease (CD) gut wall. A new technique for the in vivo detection of tissue infiltrating IL2-R positive (IL2R+ve) cells was developed based on 123I-IL2 scintigraphy. The aim of this study was to investigate whether 123I-IL2 accumulates in the CD gut wall in different phases of the disease and to evaluate the specificity of 123I-IL2 binding to activated IL2R+ve cells infiltrating the gut wall.
Signore, A., Chianelli, M., Annovazzi, A., Bonanno, E., Spagnoli, L.g., Pozzilli, P., et al. (2000). 123I-interleukin-2 scintigraphy for in vivo assessment of intestinal mononuclear cell infiltration in Crohn's disease. THE JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE, 41(2), 242-249.
123I-interleukin-2 scintigraphy for in vivo assessment of intestinal mononuclear cell infiltration in Crohn's disease
BONANNO, ELENA;SPAGNOLI, LUIGI GIUSTO;PALLONE, FRANCESCO;BIANCONE, LIVIA
2000-02-01
Abstract
Activated mononuclear cells expressing interleukin-2 (IL2) receptors (IL2-Rs) heavily infiltrate the Crohn's disease (CD) gut wall. A new technique for the in vivo detection of tissue infiltrating IL2-R positive (IL2R+ve) cells was developed based on 123I-IL2 scintigraphy. The aim of this study was to investigate whether 123I-IL2 accumulates in the CD gut wall in different phases of the disease and to evaluate the specificity of 123I-IL2 binding to activated IL2R+ve cells infiltrating the gut wall.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
