Pendetide
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Pendetide (GYK-DTPA) is a chelating agent. It consists of pentetic acid (DTPA) linked to the tripeptide glycine (G) – L -tyrosine (Y) – L -lysine (K).
Pendetide (GYK-DTPA) is a chelating agent. It consists of pentetic acid (DTPA) linked to the tripeptide glycine (G) – L -tyrosine (Y) – L -lysine (K). ==Use== The following monoclonal antibodies are linked to pendetide to chelate a radionuclide, indium-111. The antibodies selectively bind to certain tumour cells, and the radioactivity is then used for imaging of the tumours. Indium ( 111 In) capromab pendetide (prostate cancer) Indium ( 111 In) satumomab pendetide (other cancer types) ==References==
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