Journal of Molecular Imaging & Dynamics
Open Access

T. Lang

Biography

Dynamic positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of with L-[methyl-11C]methionine (11C-MET) was developed in the late 1990’s to non-invasively estimate skeletal muscle protein synthesis, but no studies have shown that the measurements respond to resistance exercise, which stimulates protein synthesis in humans. Ten healthy women aged 25-75 years underwent a 14-hour fast, followed by unilateral knee extension and flexion exercise and consumption of an 8-ounce serving of fruit juice. Five subjects underwent dynamic 11C-MET PET imaging of the mid-thigh 2-3 hours after exercise and five were imaged 1 hour after exercise

Research Interest

Dr. T. Lang research interest includes Positron emission tomography, Skeletal muscle, Amino acids.

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