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Strontium Chloride Sr 89

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Strontium Chloride Sr 89 Definition

The chloride salt of a radioactive isotope of strontium. Strontium chloride Sr 89 is taken up and incorporated preferentially in metastatic lesions in bone where it emits cytotoxic beta radiation, resulting in an inhibition and/or reduction of tumor growth and so tumor-related bone pain. (NCI04)

Strontium Chloride Sr 89 Synonyms

Strontium Chloride Sr 89, Metastron, STRONTIUM CHLORIDE, SR-89

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