(a)
TACs derived from the rat brain PET images [18F]3 (n = 7). (b) mGlu4 blocking studies demonstrated
reduced uptake in the brain regions by 10–20%, while mGlu5
blocking agents displayed minimal blocking effect indicating good
selectivity to mGlu4. Tissue uptake was calculated as area under TAC
expressed as (% dose/cc) × min: Str = striatum, Hipp = hippocampus,
Thal = thalamus, Cort = cortex, Cereb = cerebellum, WB = whole brain.
Shown are results from baseline studies (n = 7),
mGlu4 (2) blocking studies (n = 4),
and mGlu5 (MTEP) blocking studies (n = 3). (c) Percentage
of [18F]3 in the plasma over time. (n = 2).