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Technetium Tc-99m Apcitide

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Technetium Tc-99m Apcitide Definition

A radioconjugate comprised of the small peptide apcitide labeled with the gamma-emitting technetium TC99m (metastable Tc-99). Apcitide binds to platelet glycoprotein (GP) GPIIb/IIIa receptors on the surface of activated platelets. Labeling apcitide with TC99m allows localization of thrombus formation by gamma-ray imaging equipment and the ability to distinguish between old, inactive thrombi and new, active thrombi.

Technetium Tc-99m Apcitide Synonyms

Technetium Tc-99m Apcitide, (99m)Tc-P280, A9504, AcuTect, TECHNETIUM TC-99M APCITIDE

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