Targeted Alpha Therapy: Progress in Radionuclide Production, Radiochemistry, and Applications

This review outlines the accomplishments and potential developments of targeted alpha (α) particle therapy (TAT). It discusses the therapeutic advantages of the short and highly ionizing path of α-particle emissions; the ability of TAT to complement and provide superior efficacy over existing forms...

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Main Authors: Bryce J. B. Nelson, Jan D. Andersson, Frank Wuest
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/13/1/49
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description This review outlines the accomplishments and potential developments of targeted alpha (α) particle therapy (TAT). It discusses the therapeutic advantages of the short and highly ionizing path of α-particle emissions; the ability of TAT to complement and provide superior efficacy over existing forms of radiotherapy; the physical decay properties and radiochemistry of common α-emitters, including <sup>225</sup>Ac, <sup>213</sup>Bi, <sup>224</sup>Ra, <sup>212</sup>Pb, <sup>227</sup>Th, <sup>223</sup>Ra, <sup>211</sup>At, and <sup>149</sup>Tb; the production techniques and proper handling of α-emitters in a radiopharmacy; recent preclinical developments; ongoing and completed clinical trials; and an outlook on the future of TAT.
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spelling doaj.art-6308c207e5d24817b8d074ce2383576b2023-11-21T07:31:10ZengMDPI AGPharmaceutics1999-49232020-12-011314910.3390/pharmaceutics13010049Targeted Alpha Therapy: Progress in Radionuclide Production, Radiochemistry, and ApplicationsBryce J. B. Nelson0Jan D. Andersson1Frank Wuest2Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, 11560 University Ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2, CanadaDepartment of Oncology, University of Alberta, 11560 University Ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2, CanadaDepartment of Oncology, University of Alberta, 11560 University Ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2, CanadaThis review outlines the accomplishments and potential developments of targeted alpha (α) particle therapy (TAT). It discusses the therapeutic advantages of the short and highly ionizing path of α-particle emissions; the ability of TAT to complement and provide superior efficacy over existing forms of radiotherapy; the physical decay properties and radiochemistry of common α-emitters, including <sup>225</sup>Ac, <sup>213</sup>Bi, <sup>224</sup>Ra, <sup>212</sup>Pb, <sup>227</sup>Th, <sup>223</sup>Ra, <sup>211</sup>At, and <sup>149</sup>Tb; the production techniques and proper handling of α-emitters in a radiopharmacy; recent preclinical developments; ongoing and completed clinical trials; and an outlook on the future of TAT.https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/13/1/49targeted alpha therapyalpha particle therapytargeted radionuclide therapytheranosticsactinium-225bismuth-213
spellingShingle Bryce J. B. Nelson
Jan D. Andersson
Frank Wuest
Targeted Alpha Therapy: Progress in Radionuclide Production, Radiochemistry, and Applications
Pharmaceutics
targeted alpha therapy
alpha particle therapy
targeted radionuclide therapy
theranostics
actinium-225
bismuth-213
title Targeted Alpha Therapy: Progress in Radionuclide Production, Radiochemistry, and Applications
title_full Targeted Alpha Therapy: Progress in Radionuclide Production, Radiochemistry, and Applications
title_fullStr Targeted Alpha Therapy: Progress in Radionuclide Production, Radiochemistry, and Applications
title_full_unstemmed Targeted Alpha Therapy: Progress in Radionuclide Production, Radiochemistry, and Applications
title_short Targeted Alpha Therapy: Progress in Radionuclide Production, Radiochemistry, and Applications
title_sort targeted alpha therapy progress in radionuclide production radiochemistry and applications
topic targeted alpha therapy
alpha particle therapy
targeted radionuclide therapy
theranostics
actinium-225
bismuth-213
url https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/13/1/49
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