NCIt synonyms : I-131 Metaiodobenzylguanidine; I 131 Meta-iodobenzylguanidine; (131)I-MIBG; MIBG I-131; Meta-Iodobenzylguanidine; Iobenguane (131I); Iodine I 131 Metaiodobenzylguanidine;
NCIt related terms : 131I-MIBG; Iobenguane I 131;
NCIt definition : An I 131 radioiodinated synthetic analogue of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine.
Iobenguane localizes to adrenergic tissue and, in radioiodinated forms, may be used
to image or eradicate tumor cells that take up and metabolize norepinephrine.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A radioactive substance that is used in imaging tests, and is being studied
in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of radiopharmaceutical.;
UNII : Q461L7AK4R;
InChIKey : PDWUPXJEEYOOTR-JRGAVVOBSA-N;
CAS number : 77679-27-7;
Drug name : Raiatt MIBG-I 131;
Chemical formula : C8H10IN3;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000390341; CDR0000390340; 115124;