Some Aspects of the Radiopharmaceutics of ^99mTc-Phytate

Summary

This paper outlines the method of preparation of ^99mTc-phytate and its use for scanning the reticuloendothelial system. The tissue distribution studies in mice and rats indicate that ^99mTc-phytate is a safe and effective liver imaging agent. This was confirmed by preliminary studies in human subjects. The stability of the aqueous tin-phytate complex is remarkably good, and it could be successfully used for more than two months to prepare the labelled product.

^* WHO Visiting Scientist.

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