Preferred Label : Carbon C11 Nicotine;
NCIt synonyms : C11 Nicotine; C-11 Nicotine; [11C]-Nicotine;
NCIt definition : A radiotracer consisting of nicotine radiolabeled with the positron-emitting isotope
carbon C11, with potential imaging use upon positron emission tomography/computed
tomography (PET/CT). Upon administration via inhalation, carbon C11 nicotine binds
to nicotine receptors in the lungs. Upon PET/CT the binding, pulmonary distribution,
and clearance of nicotine in the lungs can be assessed.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1791953;
Origin ID : C187186;
UMLS CUI : C5706940;
Semantic type(s)
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