Labeling Monoclonal Antibodies with Metal Complexes: A Challenge for Coordination Chemists

Authors

  • Thomas A. Kaden

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2533/chimia.2000.46

Keywords:

Coordination chemistry, Cost, Macrocyclic ligands, Monoclonal antibodies

Abstract

Three examples are used to show how the coordination chemist can develop macrocyclic ligands for labeling monoclonal antibodies used in nuclear medicine for tumor diagnosis and therapy.

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Published

2000-02-23

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Section

ILMAC 99: Retrospective/ILMAC Congress