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yttrium Y 90 carbon microspheres NRT6003

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 NRT6003 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.
Synonym:Y90 carbon microspheres NRT6003
yttrium-90 carbon microspheres NRT6003
Code name:NRT 6003
NRT-6003
NRT6003
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