Wolf A P, Fowler J S
Chemistry Department, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York, USA.
Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 1995 Feb;5(1):87-101.
Positron emission tomography (PET) is described as a tool in basic and clinical research in the neurosciences, especially in brain and heart. The physics and chemistry of the technique are reviewed. Numerous applications include measuring metabolism, blood flow and neurotransmitter properties quantitatively in vivo. Applications in facilitating drug research are outlined. PET is a unique tool for assessing in vivo biochemistry in humans.
正电子发射断层扫描（PET）被描述为神经科学基础研究和临床研究中的一种工具，尤其是在脑和心脏研究方面。本文回顾了该技术的物理和化学原理。其众多应用包括在体内定量测量新陈代谢、血流量和神经递质特性。文中概述了PET在促进药物研究方面的应用。PET是评估人体体内生物化学的独特工具。
