Vitamin-based radiopharmaceuticals for tumor imaging

Sahin M. C., ŞANLI S.

Medical Oncology, vol.40, no.6, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 40 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s12032-023-02031-8
  • Journal Name: Medical Oncology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, CINAHL, MEDLINE
  • Keywords: Cancer, PET-CT, SPECT, Vitamins
  • Uşak University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Advances in nuclear medicine, such as single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET), are among the most sensitive methods that can be used in diagnostic imaging and radionuclide therapy with higher efficiency and reduced toxicity benefits. In order to improve the success of treatment, it is also important to develop methods that can be used when lesions can be detected at the earliest stages. Vitamins are macromolecules that play a crucial role in numerous biological processes in both animals and humans. Escalating development of vitamin-based radiopharmaceuticals for application in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers. In this review, we aimed to discuss about recent research utilizing radio-labeled vitamins for targeted tumor imaging.