Radiopeptides Analogues of Somatostatin Used for the Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors – Literature Review
Pages 46-52
Fagner Santos do Carmo, Marta de Souza Albernaz and Ralph Santos-Oliveira
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.6000/1927-7229.2014.03.01.8
Published: 31 January 2014

Abstract: The use of somatostatin analogues is growing each year, especially for tumor imaging and treatment. In this scenario the numbers of radionuclides and the perspective of new one are quite promising. In this review we approach the possibilities and give an overview of the trends and possibilities in this area.