NCIt definition : A radioconjugate composed of florbetapir, an amyloid-binding ligand, labeled with
the positron-emitting isotope fluorine F 18, that may be used for positron emission
tomography (PET) detection of beta-amyloid neuritic plaques. Upon administration,
fluorine F 18 florbetapir targets and binds to beta-amyloid neuritic plaques. Upon
PET, amyloid neuritic plaques can be visualized, and the amount of amyloid neuritic
plaque present may be indicative of Alzheimer's disease (AD) or other types of neurologic
conditions.;