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/sup 123m/Te-labeled biochemicals and method of preparation

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OSTI ID:6010886

A novel class of /sup 123m/Te-labeled steroids and amino acids is provided by the method of reacting a /sup 123m/Te symmetric diorgano ditelluride with a hydride reducing agent and a source of alkali metal ions to form an alkali metal organo telluride. The alkali metal organo telluride is reacted with a primary halogenated steroidal side chain, amino acid, or amino acid precursor such as hydantoin. The novel compounds are useful as biological tracers and as organal imaging agents.

Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
None
OSTI ID:
6010886
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English