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cold contaminant-free Iobenguane I-131

An I 131 radioiodinated synthetic analogue of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, manufactured with a proprietary process, with radioisotopic and potential antineoplastic activities. Cold contaminant-free iobenguane I 131 (MIBG) localizes to adrenergic tissue and may be used to image or eradicate tumor cells that accumulate and metabolize norepinephrine. This agent is manufactured using a technology that avoids the production of unwanted "cold contaminants" (i.e., carrier molecules), which may cause undesirable side effects and compete with MIBG for binding on target receptor sites.
Synonym:cold contaminant-free I 131-MIBG
cold contaminant-free iobenguane I 131
cold contaminant-free iodine I 131 metaiodobenzylguanidine
ultratrace iodine I 131 metaiodobenzylguanidine
US brand name:Azedra
Abbreviation:Ultratrace MIBG
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