The DOTA macrocyclic cavity in metallic radiopharmaceuticals: Mythology or reality?

Abstract Background The hypothetical concept of ‘macrocyclic cavity’ is largely employed as useful model to interpret the affinity of metal ions for the macrocyclic chelating ligand 2,2′,2′′,2′′′-(1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7,10-tetrayl)tetraacetic acid (H4DOTA). It Is hypothesized that a cl...

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Main Author: Adriano Duatti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-08-01
Series:EJNMMI Radiopharmacy and Chemistry
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41181-023-00202-6