F-18 16 Alpha-Fluoroestradiol
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F-18 16 Alpha-Fluoroestradiol Definition
A radiopharmaceutical consisting of an estradiol analogue radiolabeled with the positron-emitting isotope fluorine F 18. F-18 16 alpha-fluoroestradiol is actively taken up in tumor cells expressing the estrogen receptor (ER), allowing visualization of ER-positive tumor cells with positron emission tomography (PET). Uptake of this agent depends upon the ER status of target tissues.
F-18 16 Alpha-Fluoroestradiol Synonyms
F-18 16 Alpha-Fluoroestradiol, 16 alpha-fluroestradiol-17 beta, F-18 FES, FES, Fluorine-18 16 alpha-fluoroestradiol
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