Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are relatively rare tumors, mainly originating from the
digestive system, able to produce bioactive amines and hormones. NETs tend to be slow …

Cutaneous melanoma arises from proliferating melanocytes, cells specialized in the
production of melanin. This property means melanin can be considered as a target for …

Fifteen patients fulfilling DSM-IV criteria for major depression were investigated with the
specific dopamine D2 receptor antagonist [123I] iodobenzamide (IBZM). Two single photon …

Melanoma represents the most aggressive form of skin cancer, and its incidence continues
to rise worldwide. 18 F–FDG PET imaging has transformed diagnostic nuclear medicine and …

Melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer with worldwide increasing incidence. Development
of positron emission tomography (PET) probes for early detection of melanoma is critical for …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the novel probe 18F-6-fluoro-N-[2-(diethylamino) ethyl]
pyridine-3-carboxamide (18F-MEL050) for the imaging of primary and metastatic melanoma …

The performance of cytotoxic drugs is defined by their selectivity of uptake and action in
tumor tissue. Recent clinical responses achieved by treating metastatic malignant …

Radiolabeled benzamides are attractive candidates for targeted radiotherapy of metastatic
melanoma as they bind melanin and exhibit high tumor uptake and retention. One such …

N-(2-(diethylamino)-ethyl)-18F-5-fluoropicolinamide (18F-P3BZA) is a radiotracer that
demonstrates high binding selectivity and affinity in melanoma. The aim of the present study …

A new bifunctional carborane ligand was prepared as a platform for the development of
targeted molecular radioimaging and therapy agents. The carborane derivative was …