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90Y-DOTA-Biotin

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90Y-DOTA-Biotin Definition

A radioimmunoconjugate of biotin conjugated with the bifunctional, macrocyclic chelating agent tetra-azacyclododecanetetra-acetic acid (DOTA) and labeled with beta-emitting radioisotope yttrium 90 (Y 90). Biotin is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin, present in minute amounts in every living cell, while its level in cancerous tissue is higher than that of normal tissue. 90Y-DOTA-Biotin could be used in 3-step pre-targeting radioimmunotherapy that employs tumor targeting antibody conjugated with streptavidin, the natural ligand of biotin.

90Y-DOTA-Biotin Synonyms

90Y-DOTA-Biotin, 90Y-DOTA-biotin

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