Evaluation of 99mTc-HYNIC-βAla-Bombesin(7-14) as an agent for pancreas tumor detection in mice

Evaluation of 99mTc-HYNIC-βAla-Bombesin(7-14) as an agent for pancreas tumor detection in mice

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is important in oncology because of its high mortality rate. Deaths may be avoided if an early diagnosis could be achieved. Several types of tumors overexpress gastrin-releasing peptide receptors (GRPr), including pancreatic cancer cells. Thus, a radiolabeled peptide deriva...

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Main Authors: F.N. Carlesso, L.L. Fuscaldi, R.S. Araújo, C.S. Teixeira, M.C. Oliveira, S.O.A. Fernandes, G.D. Cassali, D.C. Reis, A.L.B. Barros, V.N. Cardoso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2015-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
99mTc-HYNIC-βAla-Bombesin
Capan-1
Scintigraphic images
Pancreas tumor
Biodistribution
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