Table 2.
Average and standard deviation (SD) of 18F-BPA and 11C-Met uptake in normal organs
| 11C-Met | 18F-BPA | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain | 1.5 ± 0.1 | 1.3 ± 0.3 | 0.31 |
| Submandibular gland | 5.2 ± 1.2 | 2.0 ± 0.5 | <<0.01 |
| Thyroid gland | 2.1 ± 0.4 | 1.4 ± 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Esophagus | 2.3 ± 0.6 | 1.9 ± 0.6 | 0.18 |
| Lung | 0.7 ± 0.1 | 0.6 ± 0.2 | 0.76 |
| Heart | 2.5 ± 0.4 | 1.2 ± 0.1 | <<0.01 |
| Blood | 1.5 ± 0.2 | 1.3 ± 0.1 | 0.07 |
| Stomach | 8.8 ± 2.6 | 1.5 ± 0.2 | <<0.01 |
| Liver | 11 ± 1.8 | 2.0 ± 0.5 | <<0.01 |
| Pancreas | 12.6 ± 2.8 | 1.7 ± 0.3 | <<0.01 |
| Spleen | 3.1 ± 0.6 | 1.5 ± 0.3 | <<0.01 |
| Kidney | 4.0 ± 0.4 | 3.4 ± 0.9 | 0.18 |
| Muscle | 1.3 ± 0.1 | 1.2 ± 0.2 | 0.21 |
| Bone marrow | 3.8 ± 0.8 | 1.5 ± 0.3 | <<0.01 |
| Tumor | 4.6 ± 1.7 | 3.9 ± 1.2 | 0.39 |