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90Y-DOTA-biotin

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Pronunciation: /ˈnaɪnti waɪ dota* ˈbaɪətən/

90Y-DOTA-biotin

Definition

A compound that contains the radioisotope yttrium Y 90 linked to the chemical biotin. Biotin is a molecule that binds strongly to the chemical streptavidin. 90Y-DOTA-biotin will find tumor cells in the body that have been targeted by an antibody linked to streptavidin and kill them. It is being studied together with CC49-streptavidin in the treatment of cancer. Also called yttrium Y 90-DOTA-biotin.