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Therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals

Authors :
Volkert, Wynn A.
Hoffman, Timothy J.
Source :
Chemical Reviews. Sept, 1999, Vol. 99 Issue 9, p2269, 24 p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Researchers continue to develop therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals to treat cancer. These drugs preferentially bond to tumor tissue and deliver a dose of radiation to destroy the tumor. This minimizes damage to healthy tissue and reduces the side effects of radiation therapy.

Details

ISSN :
00092665
Volume :
99
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Chemical Reviews
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.61924665