Production of novel diagnostic radionuclides in small medical cyclotrons
The global network of cyclotrons has expanded rapidly over the last decade. The bulk of its industrial potential is composed of small medical cyclotrons with a proton energy below 20 MeV for radionuclides production. This review focuses on the recent developments of novel medical radionuclides produ...
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Published in: | EJNMMI radiopharmacy and chemistry Vol. 3; no. 1; p. 3 |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Journal Article |
Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
20-02-2018
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Summary: | The global network of cyclotrons has expanded rapidly over the last decade. The bulk of its industrial potential is composed of small medical cyclotrons with a proton energy below 20 MeV for radionuclides production. This review focuses on the recent developments of novel medical radionuclides produced by cyclotrons in the energy range of 3 MeV to 20 MeV. The production of the following medical radionuclides will be described based on available literature sources: Tc-99 m, I-123, I-124, Zr-89, Cu-64, Ga-67, Ga-68, In-111, Y-86 and Sc-44. Remarkable developments in the production process have been observed in only some cases. More research is needed to make novel radionuclide cyclotron production available for the medical industry. |
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ISSN: | 2365-421X 2365-421X |
DOI: | 10.1186/s41181-018-0038-z |