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  • Title: 51Cr-bleomycin, a new oncophilic radiopharmaceutical. I. Activity concentrations in transplantable tumours and organs-tissues of mice.
    Author: Rembelska MJ, Liniecki J.
    Journal: Nuklearmedizin; 1982 Apr; 21(2):62-7. PubMed ID: 6179045.
    Abstract:
    A method was developed for labeling bleomycin with 51Cr. The complex was administered to mice (Swiss and C57-B1/6) bearing 5 transplantable tumours: Ehrlich ascites tumour, NK/Ly lymphoma, Lewis lung carcinoma, melanoma B-16, and Sarcoma 180. Activity concentration in neoplasms, blood and numerous organs was determined 12, 24 and 48 hrs after injection. An identical procedure was applied using 58Co-bleomycin as a reference oncophilic substance. Tumour/non-tumor ratios exceeding substantially unity were found for blood, muscle and bone indicating preferential accumulation of both 58Co and 51Cr in all the neoplasms tested. The ratios were lower (by a factor 2-3) for 51Cr than for 58Co; however, it is postulated that the gamma-quantum energy of 51Cr which is higher than that of the commonly used 57Co, should offset to some degree this difference when scintigraphic tumour detection in a patient is to be attempted. In conclusion, clinical trials with 51Cr-bleomycin, which is cheaper than its 57Co-counterpart, appear warranted.
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