Abstract
Purpose: To create a probe for investigating neural development in chicks using magnetic resonance, a C3F7 tag was bonded to the indole ring of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). Immunoassays indicate that a low dose (5 μg/egg) administered in ova results in 0.5-1.0 μg accumulating in a 250 μL midbrain. Procedures: Given the potential for developmental neurotoxicity of a compound that replaces an endogenous neurotransmitter, we investigated the effects of acute exposure during development. Results: No qualitative differences were observed between treatment groups. Differences in mortality rates between treatment groups were not statistically significant [ X2obs = 2.30, X2 crit (df=2)=5.99, P > 05]. Conclusion: The no-effect dose for in ova administration of C3F7 tagged5-HTP is 5 μg/egg on Day 17.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 12-16 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Molecular Imaging and Biology |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- 5-hydroxytryptophan
- Developmental neurotoxicity
- F
- In ova chicks
- Magnetic resonance
- Monoamines
- Neurotransmitters
- No-effect dose
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Cancer Research