Efforts to develop methods for in vivo evaluation of the native beta-cell mass.
Visualization and quantification of the native beta-cell mass in vivo in humans appear to be important in the study of the natural course of diabetes, and in ongoing trials aimed at preserving beta-cell mass in patients with diabetes. This cannot be done by biopsy sampling, and therefore there is a great need for development of a non-invasive method. This article discusses the principle theoretical requirements for reaching this goal. In addition, it provides an overview of tracer probes, which have been examined as potential beta-cell mass imaging agents in the past. Finally, some future perspectives are discussed.
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Medical Department 1, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany. Stephan.Schneider@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
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