| Literature DB >> 25029937 |
Harshad R Kulkarni1, Richard P Baum2.
Abstract
Neuroendocrine tumors are malignant solid tumors originating from neuroendocrine cells dispersed throughout the body. Differentiated neuroendocrine tumors overexpress somatostatin receptors (SSTRs), which enable the diagnosis using radiolabeled somatostatin analogues. Internalization and retention within the tumor cell are important for peptide receptor radionuclide therapy using the same peptide. The use of the same DOTA-peptide for SSTR PET/CT using (68)Ga and for peptide receptor radionuclide therapy using therapeutic radionuclides like (177)Lu and (90)Y offers a unique theranostic advantage.Entities:
Keywords: Ga-68; PRRT; Somatostatin receptors
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25029937 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpet.2013.08.015
Source DB: PubMed Journal: PET Clin ISSN: 1556-8598