Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry

This book is a comprehensive guide to radiopharmaceutical chemistry, focusing on the chemistry of radiopharmaceuticals and their development for diagnostic and therapeutic use. It covers key topics such as radiolabeling methods, radiochemistry, and special topics, and is ideal for nuclear medicine physicians, radiologists, radiopharmaceutical chemists, residents, and trainees.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 651 pages
\n Publication date: 15 April 2019
\n Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
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The field of radiopharmaceutical chemistry has experienced remarkable growth due to the clinical successes of nuclear imaging and targeted radiotherapy. However, the demand for trained radiopharmaceutical chemists outpaces the available academic and educational infrastructure. Most texts on radiopharmaceutical chemistry only provide a peripheral focus, emphasizing nuclear chemistry, heavy element radiochemistry, or clinical applications. This book aims to bridge that gap by providing a comprehensive coverage of radiopharmaceutical chemistry, focusing on the chemistry of radiopharmaceuticals and their translation into diagnostic and therapeutic agents for the clinic.

The text is organized into three main sections: First Principles, Radiochemistry, and Special Topics. The first section provides a general overview of fundamental and broad issues in radiopharmaceutical chemistry, such as "The Production of Radionuclides" and "Basics of Radiochemistry." The second section is the core of the book, where each chapter author delves deeper into the subject matter, covering both well-established and state-of-the-art techniques in radiopharmaceutical chemistry. The section is divided according to radionuclides, with chapters on radiolabeling methods using various common nuclides employed in radiopharmaceuticals, including a dedicated chapter on the widely used fluorine-18 and a "Best of the Rest" chapter covering emerging radionuclides.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field of radiopharmaceutical chemistry. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the chemistry of radiopharmaceuticals, covering key topics such as radiolabeling methods, radiopharmaceutical synthesis, and clinical applications. With its emphasis on practical knowledge and application, it will be an essential tool for those seeking to advance their understanding and expertise in this rapidly evolving field.

\n Weight: 2230g\n
Dimension: 222 x 287 x 31 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783319989464\n
Edition number: 1st ed. 2019\n