PEG modification on 111In-labeled phosphatidyl serine liposomes for imaging of atherosclerotic plaques

As expected, PEGylation retarded the rate of blood clearance. In addition, it affected liposome uptake by macrophages in vitro. These results suggest that the balance between the rate of blood clearance and macrophage recognition is important, and [111In]5%PEG2000PS200 showed the best results in our investigation.