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copper Cu 64 trastuzumab
?Pronunciation: /ˈkɑpər cu* sixty-four* trastuzumab*/
copper Cu 64 trastuzumab
Definition
A diagnostic radioimmunoconjugate comprised of the recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody trastuzumab conjugated with the positron-emitting radioisotope copper Cu 64. Copper Cu 64 trastuzumab binds to the extracellular domain of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), allowing the detection of HER2 distribution using positron emission tomography (PET).