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In vivo near-infrared fluorescence imaging of gastric cancer in an MKN-45 gastric cancer xenograft mouse model using intraoperative ureteral identification agent ASP5354

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Accurate intraoperative identification of gastric cancer lesions and determination of the extent of resection are important for curability and function preservation. This study aimed to investigate the potential of the near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging agent ASP5354 for in vivo fluorescence imaging of gastric cancer. The capability of ASP5354 was evaluated using an MKN-45 human gastric cancer xenograft mouse model. A single dose of ASP5354 was intravenously administered to the mice at a concentration of 120 nmol (0.37 mg)/kg body weight. In vivo NIRF images of the mouse backs were obtained using an NIRF camera system. Moreover, the cancer tissues were dissected, and the NIRF intensity in the tissue sections was measured using the NIRF camera system. ASP5354 uptake in MKN-45 cells was assessed in vitro using the NIRF microscope. The NIRF signal of ASP5354 was selectively detected in gastric cancer tissues immediately after the intravenous administration of ASP5354. The cancer tissues emitted stronger NIRF signals than adjacent normal tissues. The difference in the NIRF intensity between the normal and cancer tissues was clearly observed at the boundary between them in the macrolevel NIRF images. Cancer tissues can be distinguished from normal tissues based on the measurement of the NIRF of ASP5354, using an NIRF camera system. ASP5354 is a promising agent for NIRF imaging of gastric cancer tissues.

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I thank J. Ito, M. Matsuura, and M. Itoda (ITECHLAB Co., Ltd., Gifu, Japan) for their help with the animal experiments and histopathological analysis. I would like to thank Editage for English-language editing.

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Teranishi, K. In vivo near-infrared fluorescence imaging of gastric cancer in an MKN-45 gastric cancer xenograft mouse model using intraoperative ureteral identification agent ASP5354. Photochem Photobiol Sci 22, 1721–1729 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43630-023-00410-8

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