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18F-2-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose

Eastern Health, Canada · Phase 3 active Small molecule

18F-FDG is a glucose analog labeled with fluorine-18 that accumulates in metabolically active tissues and emits positrons for PET imaging detection.

18F-FDG is a glucose analog labeled with fluorine-18 that accumulates in metabolically active tissues and emits positrons for PET imaging detection. Used for PET imaging of malignant neoplasms (oncology), PET imaging of brain disorders (dementia, epilepsy), PET imaging of cardiac viability assessment.

At a glance

Generic name18F-2-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose
SponsorEastern Health, Canada
Drug classPositron emission tomography (PET) imaging agent
TargetGlucose transporter (GLUT1) and hexokinase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology, Neurology, Cardiology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

18F-2-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (18F-FDG) is taken up by cells with high glucose metabolism, particularly cancer cells and inflamed tissues. The fluorine-18 isotope undergoes positron decay, allowing detection via positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. This enables visualization and localization of metabolically active lesions for diagnostic and staging purposes.

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