Fluorodopa

Active Ingredient(s): Fluorodopa F-18
Category: Diagnostic Aid

Fluorodopa Overview

Fluorodopa, also known as FDOPA, is a fluorinated form of L-DOPA primarily synthesized as its fluorine-18 isotopologue for use as a radiotracer in positron emission tomography (PET).[1] Fluorodopa PET scanning is a valid method for assessing the functional state of the nigrostriatal dopaminergic pathway. It is particularly useful for studies requiring repeated measures such as examinations of the course of a disease and the effect of treatment In October 2019, Fluorodopa was a...

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