The Synthesis and Preclinical Investigation of Lactosamine-Based Radiopharmaceuticals for the Detection of Galectin-3-Expressing Melanoma Cells
Given that galectin-3 (Gal-3) is a β-galactoside-binding lectin promoting tumor growth and metastatis, it could be a valuable target for the treatment of Gal-3-expressing neoplasms. An aromatic group introduced to the C-3′ position of lactosamine increased its affinity for Gal-3. Herein, we aimed at...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-11-01
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Series: | Pharmaceutics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/14/11/2504 |