| Literature DB >> 29545378 |
Sophie Poty1, Lynn C Francesconi2,3, Michael R McDevitt1,4, Michael J Morris5, Jason S Lewis6,7.
Abstract
With a short particle range and high linear energy transfer, α-emitting radionuclides demonstrate high cell-killing efficiencies. Even with the existence of numerous radionuclides that decay by α-particle emission, only a few of these can reasonably be exploited for therapeutic purposes. Factors including radioisotope availability and physical characteristics (e.g., half-life) can limit their widespread dissemination. The first part of this review will explore the diversity, basic radiochemistry, restrictions, and hurdles of α-emitters.Keywords: clinical trials; radiochemistry; radiotherapy; α-emitters
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29545378 PMCID: PMC6004557 DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.116.186338
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Nucl Med ISSN: 0161-5505 Impact factor: 10.057