Novel radiopeptide shows high efficacy without high toxicity

Tuesday 2 August 2011

A new radiopeptide called 213Bi-DOTATOC appears to show high efficacy in treating neuroendocrine tumours without high toxicity. Appropriate dosing is a key focus of research into alpha therapy, because of its high cytotoxicity; the new radiopeptide offers hope that more powerful, effective doses can be used.

>> http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/744483?sssdmh=dm1.695428&src=nldne


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