Preparation and biodistribution of [131I]iodoelmalienoside a, a saponin-based adjuvant, in mice
摘要
This study aimed to radiolabel elmalienoside A, a saponin-based adjuvant, with iodine-131 and evaluate its in vivo biodistribution. [131I]iodoelmalienoside A was prepared by the iodogen method and intravenously administered to Balb/C mice. Organ-specific uptake (%ID/g) was assessed at 30, 90, 180, and 1440 min post-injection. The radiolabeled compound showed rapid systemic distribution and pronounced accumulation in immune-related organs, especially lymph nodes, spleen, and lungs, indicating strong lymphatic targeting. Renal excretion was dominant. These findings highlight the potential of elmalienoside A as an immunomodulatory radiopharmaceutical for future pharmacokinetic and immunological applications.