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Table 4 Radiosynthetic steps in the synthesis of [68Ga]FAPI-46

From: Fully automated radiosynthesis of [68Ga]Ga-FAPI-46 with cyclotron produced gallium

Step

Description

Parameter

1

Transfer of precursor to reactor and bombardment

1.1 mL precursor in 1M NaOAc buffer to reactor

2

Delivery of [68Ga]Ga(NO3)2 to receiving vial

3

Dilute of [68Ga]Ga(NO3)2 solution to < 0.1 M HNO3

6 mL H2O

4

Trapping on ZR resin

 

5

Washing of ZR resin

2 × 7.3 mL 0.1 M HNO3

6

Elution of ZR resin and trapping on TK resin

5–6 mL ~ 1.75 M HCl

7

Washing of TK resin

3.5 mL 2.0 M NaCl in 0.13 M HCl

8

Elution of TK resin to reactor

2.7 mL H2O and dilute HCl

9

Radiolabeling

95 °C for 10 min

10

Cooling and dilution

2 mL 0.9% Saline

11

Transfer to final vial

Passing through CM cartridge and sterilization filter

12

Reactor wash

4 mL 0.9% saline

13

Transfer to final vial

Passing through CM cartridge and sterilization filter