Patlak plot
Patlak plot is a graphical analysis technique that is widely used in the field of nuclear medicine to quantify the rate of uptake of radiotracers in the body. It was developed by Clive Patlak, a British scientist, in the 1980s. The Patlak plot is particularly useful in the study of PET scans, where it can help to determine the metabolic rate of glucose in the brain, among other applications.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The Patlak plot is a graphical method that allows for the quantification of the irreversible uptake of a radiotracer. It is based on the assumption that the tracer is taken up by the tissue but not released back into the bloodstream. This makes it particularly useful for studying processes such as glucose metabolism, where the glucose is taken up by cells and metabolized, but not released back into the bloodstream.
The x-axis of the Patlak plot represents the ratio of the concentration of the tracer in the blood to the concentration of the tracer in the tissue, while the y-axis represents the concentration of the tracer in the tissue. The slope of the line fitted to the data points on the plot represents the rate of uptake of the tracer.
Applications[edit | edit source]
The Patlak plot is widely used in the field of nuclear medicine, particularly in the analysis of PET scans. It can be used to determine the metabolic rate of glucose in the brain, which can be useful in the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. It can also be used to study the uptake of other radiotracers, such as those used in the study of cancer.
Limitations[edit | edit source]
While the Patlak plot is a powerful tool, it does have some limitations. It assumes that the uptake of the tracer is irreversible, which is not always the case. It also assumes that the concentration of the tracer in the blood is constant, which may not be true in all cases. Despite these limitations, the Patlak plot remains a widely used tool in the field of nuclear medicine.
| Patlak plot Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
