Boronophenylalanine-Fructose Complex
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Boronophenylalanine-Fructose Complex Definition
A boronated phenylalanine complexed with fructose to increase its solubility. When exposed to neutron irradiation, boronophenylalanine absorbs neutrons and self-destructs releasing short-range alpha radiation and 'recoil' lithium in tumor cells, resulting in alpha radiation-induced tumor cell death. This highly selective, localized radiotargeting of tumor cells, known as boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), spares adjacent normal tissues.
Boronophenylalanine-Fructose Complex Synonyms
Boronophenylalanine-Fructose Complex, p-Boronophenylalanine-Fructose Complex
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