TABLE 1

Experimental Subjects

AnimalBody weight (kg)Age (y)PregnantGestational stage*MRI18F-FDG PETInjected dose
MBqmCi
BH37.023NoYesNo
Y407.05Yes89/170YesYes91.022.46
BY385.02Yes147/170YesYes54.761.48
B574.52Yes145/170YesYes56.241.52
  • * Gestational period of M. radiata is known to be 170 d. We estimated gestational stage at time of experiment by calculating number of days from day of imaging to delivery of baby.