[18F]-GE-179 positron emission tomography (PET) tracer for N-methyl-d-aspartate receptors: One-pot synthesis and preliminary micro-PET study in a rat model of MCAO

[18F]-GE-179 was successfully prepared with one-pot synthesis in a remarkably improved yield of 23-30%. Preliminary in vivo micro-PET study visualized excessive NMDAR stimulation successfully in a rodent model of MCAO.116