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PET Imaging of Tumor Growth: Not as Easy as It Looks

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Positron emission tomography can be used to image tumor proliferation when combined with appropriate labeled tracers, such as the thymidine analog [(18)F]-3'-deoxy-3'-fluorothymidine. Although thymidine kinase 1 is the principal mechanism of cell trapping, other variables, such as the cellular level of native thymidine, may need to be considered.

Source: Clinical Cancer Research

DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-11-3198

Author: Anthony F. Shields

Institutions: Wayne State University, The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute

Language: English

Topic: Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Cancer Institute