Published May 2006 | Version v1
Journal article

Sigma receptor and the application in tumor nuclear medicine

  • 1. Department of Research, The Key Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine of Ministry of Public Health, Jiangsu Inst. of Nuclear Medicine, Wuxi (China)

Description

The sigma receptor is a class of non-opiate receptor. It is overexpressed in a wide variety of human tumor such as malignant melanoma, neural, breast, prostate and lung cancer, while being highly restricted in most normal tissues. the studies of sigma receptor in the isoforms, functions, distribution, ligand and application in tumor nuclear medicine will be helpful in the early diagnosis and treatment of tumors. (authors)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
International Journal of Radiation Medicine and Nuclear Medicine
Journal Volume
30
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 136-138
ISSN
1673-4114

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