Fludeoxyglucose F 18
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Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Definition
A positron-emitting radiopharmaceutical containing radioactive 2-deoxy-2-[18F] fluoro-D-glucose. With similar cell uptake as glucose (high in tumor cells), fludeoxyglucose F 18 is not dephosphorylated and further metabolized. (NCI04)
Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Synonyms
Fludeoxyglucose F 18, 18FDG, 2-F18-Fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose, 2-F18-Fluoro-2-deoxyglucose, FDG, Fluorine-18 2-Fluoro-2-deoxy-D-Glucose, Fluorodeoxyglucose F18, fludeoxyglucose F 18
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