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Current Approach in Radiochemical Quality Control of the 99mTc-Radiopharmaceuticals: a mini-review

Miranda, Ana Cláudia Camargo; Durante, Ana Claudia Ranucci; Fuscaldi, Leonardo Lima; Barboza, Marycel Figols de.

Braz. arch. biol. technol; 62 (), 2019

Abstract To present optimized chromatographic systems for radiochemical purity (RCP) evaluation of 99mTc-eluate and 99mTc-radiopharmaceuticals, as well as to assess doses calibrator reliability for routine purposes in hospital radiopharmacies. RCP was determined by different systems and radioactivity was...

Radiofármacos/normas, Radioquímica/métodos, Cromatografía/métodos, Dosímetros de Radiación

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Obligations, precautions and pending issues in regulatory development for radiopharmaceuticals in Brazil

Radiopharmaceuticals are compounds that have a radionuclide and may be gamma-radiation emitter (γ) or positrons emitter (β+), linked to a molecule with specific diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The progress in the use of radiopharmaceuticals has culminated to a sector in common with other t...