Molecules (Sep 2021)

Common Shortcomings in Study on Radiopharmaceutical Design Research: A Case Study of <sup>99m</sup>Tc-Labelled Methotrexate

  • Przemysław Koźmiński,
  • Paweł Krzysztof Halik,
  • Raphael Chesori,
  • Ewa Gniazdowska

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26195862
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 26, no. 19
p. 5862

Abstract

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The aim of the work carried out was to draw attention to shortcomings that often appear at the stage of designing new radiopharmaceuticals. Based on a case study of 99mTc-labelled methotrexate, this article describes frequent mistakes or misconceptions present not only in the referenced studies, but also in numerous radiopharmaceutical studies. The recommendations provided in this article highlight fundamental aspects of the credibility of radiopharmaceutical scientific research leading to the reliable results.

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