Table 1 Various applications of radiopharmaceuticals in imaging and theranostics
From: Radiopharmaceuticals: navigating the frontier of precision medicine and therapeutic innovation
Application | Imaging purpose | Therapeutic purpose | References |
|---|---|---|---|
Oncology | - Tumor detection and staging - Assessment of treatment response - Monitoring recurrence | - Targeted radiation therapy -Radionuclide therapy for metastatic lesions - Radioimmunotherapy for lymphomas | [36] |
Cardiology | - Myocardial perfusion imaging - Evaluation of cardiac function | - Radio ablation of arrhythmias | [37] |
Neurology | - Brain perfusion and metabolism imaging - Amyloid imaging in Alzheimer's disease - Neuroreceptor imaging for neurotransmitters | - Targeted radionuclide therapy for neuroendocrine tumors - Radiosynoviorthesis for inflammatory joint disorders - Pain palliation in bone metastases | [38] |
Inflammation and infection imaging | - Infection localization - Assessment of inflammation | - Radioimmunotherapy for inflammatory diseases | [39] |
Theranostics | - Personalized treatment planning - Real-time treatment monitoring | - Targeted radionuclide therapy in precision medicine - Image-guided therapies using theranostic agents | [40] |
Bone imaging | - Bone metastases detection - Assessment of bone health and fractures | - Radiopharmaceuticals for bone pain relief | [41] |