Science and Technology · Nuclear Medicine
Why is Technetium-99m (Tc-99m) highly preferred and useful in medical diagnostic imaging procedures?
- 1It emits heavy positrons that can pass safely through dense bone structures.
- 2It can be easily bound to various small molecule ligands and proteins for targeted imaging.✓
- 3It destroys cancerous cells directly through intense alpha radiation.
- 4It has a half-life of several years, making storage easy.
Correct answer
It can be easily bound to various small molecule ligands and proteins for targeted imaging.
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