An Overview of PET Radiochemistry, Part 2: Radiometals.
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Abstract
This continuing educational review provides an overview on radiometals used for PET. General aspects of radiometal-based radiotracers are covered, and the most frequently applied metallic PET radionuclides, <sup>68</sup>Ga, <sup>89</sup>Zr, and <sup>64</sup>Cu, are highlighted with a discussion of their strengths and limitations.
Medical subject headings
- Positron-Emission Tomography
- Radiochemistry