Nature Communications (Mar 2019)
Rapid one-step 18F-radiolabeling of biomolecules in aqueous media by organophosphine fluoride acceptors
Abstract
The synthesis of 18F-labeled positron emission tomography (PET) tracers is difficult and typically requires anhydrous conditions. Here, the authors developed organophosphine precursors that allow for quick, high-yield synthesis of 18F-labeled probes in either organic solvents or aqueous media.