Characterization of activation induced [18]F-FDG uptake in Dendritic Cells.

Aim:  Activation of immune cells leads to enhanced glucose uptake that can be visualized by []F-Fluorodeoxyglucose ([]F-FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT). Dendritic cells (DC) are essential for the function of the adaptive immune system. In contrast to other immune cells metabolic changes leading to an increase of []F-FDG uptake are poorly investigated.