Biodistribution of 18F-FDG-Labeled Autologous Bone Marrow–Derived Stem Cells in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Infusion into the superior pancreaticoduodenal artery should be a preferred route than into the splenic artery as the former method resulted in better homing and retention of labeled stem cells. Homing is least likely to occur when the intravenous route is used.