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I 131 Lipiodol

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I 131 Lipiodol Definition

A cytotoxic radioconjugate consisting of lipiodol, an iodinated ethyl ester derived from poppy seed oil, labeled with iodine 131 (I-131). I-131 Lipiodol accumulates in hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatoblastoma tumor cells, resulting in targeted cytotoxicity to tumor cells while sparing surrounding normal cells and tissues. (NCI04)

I 131 Lipiodol Synonyms

I 131 Lipiodol, Iodine I 131 Lipiodol, Lipiocis

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