Tc-99m Auger electrons for targeted tumour therapy: A review

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2010

Authors

Tavares, AAS (Author) Other; João Manuel R. S. Tavares (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: International Journal of Radiation Biology

Vol. 86 No. 4

Pages: 261-270

ISSN: 0955-3002

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-003-7VF

DOI: 10.3109/09553000903564083

Abstract (EN): Conclusions: The physical properties of <SU99m</SUTc along with its large availability through a generator in situ may represent a new and important pathway in targeted radiotherapy. Experimental data obtained so far has encouraged multiple researchers to investigate <SU99m</SUTc further as a therapeutic agent for multiple common oncologic situations. In spite of these initial attempts to use <SU99m</SUTc as a therapeutic agent beyond that of imaging, future studies are required to better define its dosimetric implications and radiobiological efficacy.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10