| Literature DB >> 22642388 |
F Roesch1.
Abstract
(44)Ti/(44)Sc radionuclide generators are of interest for molecular imaging. The 3.97 hours half-life of (44)Sc and its high positron branching of 94.27% may stimulate the application of (44)Sc-labeled PET radiopharmaceuticals. This review describes the current status of (44)Ti production, (44)Ti/(44)Sc radionuclide generator development, post-processing of generator eluates towards medical application, identification of ligands adequate to Sc(III) co-ordination chemistry, proof-of-principle labeling of (44)Sc-DOTA-octreotides, investigation of in vitro and in vivo parameters, and initial applications for molecular imaging - both in small animals and humans.Entities:
Mesh:
Substances:
Year: 2012 PMID: 22642388 DOI: 10.2174/1874471011205030187
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Radiopharm ISSN: 1874-4710