Review Article
Analysis of general processes and key points of radiopharmaceutical research and development
Zhou Xiahuan, Shi Saijian, Gu Yingying, Li Tiannyu, Tang Lijun, Zhang Tao
Published 2024-07-25
Cite as Chin J Nucl Med Mol Imaging, 2024, 44(7): 440-444. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn321828-20230907-00042
Abstract
Radiopharmaceuticals are the cornerstone of molecular imaging and precision medicine, which play a huge role in the diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors, central nervous system diseases, cardiovascular and other diseases. On the basis of summarizing the advantages of radiopharmaceuticals and analyzing the development status at home and abroad, this article specifically introduces the general process of radiopharmaceutical research and development, and analyzes the key points of research and development. Finally, the future development of radiopharmaceuticals is prospected, with a view to providing reference for practitioners in fields related to the creation of new radiopharmaceuticals and accelerating the radiopharmaceutical development in China.
Key words:
Radiopharmaceuticals; Pharmaceutical research; Trends
Contributor Information
Zhou Xiahuan
Department of Radiopharmaceuticals, Nuclear Medicine Clinical Transformation Center, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
Shi Saijian
Department of Nuclear Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing 210029, China
Gu Yingying
Department of Nuclear Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing 210029, China
Li Tiannyu
Department of Nuclear Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing 210029, China
Tang Lijun
Department of Nuclear Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing 210029, China
Zhang Tao
Department of Radiopharmaceuticals, Nuclear Medicine Clinical Transformation Center, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China