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What is
fluorine F 18 EF5
?Pronunciation: /ˈflʊˌrin ɛf ˈeɪˈtin ef* faɪv/
fluorine F 18 EF5
Definition
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.