Fluorine F 18 EF5
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Fluorine F 18 EF5 Definition
A radioconjugate consisting of EF5, a fluorinated derivative of etanidazole, conjugated to fluorine F 18, a positron emitting isotope. EF5 binds to hypoxic tissue; conjugation to Fluorine F 18 allows imaging of hypoxic regions within tumors. (NCI05)
Fluorine F 18 EF5 Synonyms
Fluorine F 18 EF5, F18-EF5
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