Preferred Label : Perflenapent Emulsion;
NCIt synonyms : Dodecafluoropentane Emulsion; DDFP LIquid Emulsion;
NCIt definition : An oil-in-water nano-emulsion composed of the perfluorocarbon perflenapent, that has
oxygen-carrying capacity, can be used as a contrast agent and has potential antihypoxic
and radiosensitizing activities. Upon intravenous administration of the perflenapent
emulsion, this agent increases the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood, enhances the
transport of oxygen to hypoxic and ischemic tissues and increases the oxygen concentration
in these tissues. Hypoxic tumors are correlated with increased resistance to radiation
treatment; therefore, since perflenapent may increase tumor oxygenation, it may improve
the tumor's sensitivity to radiation therapy.;
Molecule name : NVX-108;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL473943;
Origin ID : C116804;
UMLS CUI : C3897953;
Semantic type(s)
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