Definition of fluorine F 18 EF5 - National Cancer Institute Drug Dictionary

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fluorine F 18 EF5
A radioconjugate consisting of EF5, a fluorinated derivative of etanidazole, conjugated to fluorine F 18, a positron emitting isotope. EF5 binds to hypoxic tissue; conjugation to Fluorine F 18 allows imaging of hypoxic regions within tumors. Check for or using this agent. ()

Abbreviation:		18F-EF5

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