Use of radioiodine in nuclear medicine—A brief overview
Trevor J. Ferris, Laurence Carroll, Sarah Jenner, Eric O. Aboagye
Abstract
Radioiodines have a long history in nuclear medicine. Herein, we discuss the production, properties and applications of these versatile iodine‐based imaging and theragnostic agents. There are 38 isotopes of iodine (I) including one stable form ( 127 I). The most common radionuclides used in medical imaging and treatment, including Iodine‐123 ( 123 I), Iodine‐124 ( 124 I), Iodine‐125 ( 125 I) and Iodine‐131 ( 131 I), are discussed in this review.
Topics & Concepts
IodineChemistryRadiochemistryRadionuclideIodine compoundsNuclear medicineMedical physicsMedicineOrganic chemistryNuclear physicsPhysicsMedical Imaging Techniques and ApplicationsNeuroblastoma Research and TreatmentsRadiation Therapy and Dosimetry