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[en] Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) is a systemic cytotoxic radiation therapy using a compound of β-emitting radionuclide chelated to a peptide for the treatment of tumor with overexpressed specific cell receptor such as somatostatin receptor subtype 2 (SSTR2) of neuroendocrine tumor (NET). Surgical resection should be performed for the curative treatment for NETs when it is feasible; however, a multi-disciplinary approach is needed when locally advanced or metastasized disease. PRRT with lutetium-177 (Lu-177)-labeled somatostatin analogues, as a new treatment modality targeting metastatic or inoperable NETs expressing the SSTR2, have been developed and successfully used for the past two decades. As Lu-177 emits both β- and γ-radiation, it has the ability as a theragnostic agent for NETs compared with only β-emitting yttrium-90 labeled PRRT. Several recent studies reported that Lu-177 gave an overall positive response and improved the patients’ quality of life. To fully exploit its potential, large comparative studies are needed for the assessment of distinct efficacies of Lu-177 labeled PRRT. Additionally, for extending the indications and developing new regimens of Lu-177-based PRRT, more dedicated clinical research is required
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This record replaces 49069342; Country of input: Korea, Republic of; 64 refs, 1 fig, 2 tabs
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Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (2010 Print); ISSN 1869-3474;
; v. 52(3); p. 208-215

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BETA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES, BETA-MINUS DECAY RADIOISOTOPES, DAYS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES, DISEASES, ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION, INTERMEDIATE MASS NUCLEI, IONIZING RADIATIONS, ISOMERIC TRANSITION ISOTOPES, ISOTOPES, LUTETIUM ISOTOPES, MEDICINE, NUCLEAR MEDICINE, NUCLEI, ODD-EVEN NUCLEI, ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, PROTEINS, RADIATIONS, RADIOISOTOPES, RADIOLOGY, RARE EARTH NUCLEI, THERAPY
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