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florbetaben (18F)

A stilbene derivative labeled with the positron-emitting isotope fluorine F 18, that may be used for positron emission tomography (PET) detection of beta-amyloid neuritic plaques and other amyloid protein deposits. Upon administration, F 18-florbetaben exhibits differential retention in regions that contain certain amyloid deposits. Differences in signal intensity between tissues showing specific and non-specific uptake of F 18-florbetaben allows for the detection of amyloid neuritic plaques in patients being evaluated for Alzheimer's disease, and potentially the detection of amyloid deposits in amyloidosis.
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Synonym:18F-BAY94-9172
18F-florbetaben
florbetaben 18F
US brand name:Neuraceq
Chemical structure:4-((1E)-2-(4-(2-(2-(2-((sup 18(f))fluoroethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)phenyl)eth-1-en-1-yl)-N-methylaniline
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