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yttrium Y 90 carbon microspheres

An injectable formulation composed of carbon microspheres loaded with the radioisotope yttrium Y 90, with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon administration, the yttrium Y 90 carbon microspheres selectively deliver a cytotoxic dose of beta-emitting yttrium Y 90 to the tumor site, which may result in both tumor cell death and tumor regression.

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Synonym:	yttrium-90 carbon microspheres

yttrium Y 90 carbon microspheres

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