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Abstract #4327

Monitoring treatment response of nasopharyngeal carcinoma to vascular normalization with Amide Proton Transfer Imaging

Jing Yu1, Yong jun Cheng2, Peng Wu2, and Bo Gao1
1Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China, 2Philips Healthcare, Shanghai, China

Synopsis

Keywords: Signal Modeling, Cancer

Motivation: The effectiveness of anti-angiogenesis therapy in patients with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma is not optimal, and early monitoring of treatment effectiveness can reduce unnecessary treatment for patients.

Goal(s): The focus of this study was to ascertain whether Amide Proton Transfer- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (APT-MRI) could be effectively used to evaluate tumor response at an early stage.

Approach: The research involved an examination of the correlation between APTw values and tumor cell proliferation, achieved by subjecting preclinical models to diverse antiangiogenic therapies.

Results: The results of our study demonstrated a marked positive correlation between APTw and the expression of Ki67, a tumor proliferation marker.

Impact: This study is useful for the clinical application of anti-angiogenesis therapy. The study provides an in-depth exploration of the mechanisms and efficacy of this therapeutic approach, offering a comprehensive understanding that is crucial for its successful implementation in clinical practice.

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