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F-18-Fluorocholine

ABX advanced biochemical compounds GmbH · Phase 3 active Small molecule

F-18-Fluorocholine is a PET imaging agent Small molecule drug developed by ABX advanced biochemical compounds GmbH. It is currently in Phase 3 development for PET imaging of prostate cancer, PET imaging of brain tumors, PET imaging of other malignancies with elevated choline metabolism.

F-18-Fluorocholine is a positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agent that accumulates in cells with high choline metabolism, enabling visualization of metabolically active tissues.

F-18-Fluorocholine is a positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agent that accumulates in cells with high choline metabolism, enabling visualization of metabolically active tissues. Used for PET imaging of prostate cancer, PET imaging of brain tumors, PET imaging of other malignancies with elevated choline metabolism.

Likelihood of approval
61.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Oncology Phase 3 boost +3.0pp
    Oncology Phase 3 trials have higher approval rates (~61%) than the cross-industry average due to clearer endpoints and FDA oncology pathway.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameF-18-Fluorocholine
SponsorABX advanced biochemical compounds GmbH
Drug classPET imaging agent
TargetCholine transporters; Choline kinase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

F-18-Fluorocholine is a fluorine-18 labeled choline analog used as a PET tracer. It exploits the increased choline uptake and metabolism in malignant cells compared to normal tissue, allowing detection and localization of tumors. The agent crosses cell membranes via choline transporters and is incorporated into phosphatidylcholine, making it useful for imaging various cancers with elevated choline kinase activity.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about F-18-Fluorocholine

What is F-18-Fluorocholine?

F-18-Fluorocholine is a PET imaging agent drug developed by ABX advanced biochemical compounds GmbH, indicated for PET imaging of prostate cancer, PET imaging of brain tumors, PET imaging of other malignancies with elevated choline metabolism.

How does F-18-Fluorocholine work?

F-18-Fluorocholine is a positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agent that accumulates in cells with high choline metabolism, enabling visualization of metabolically active tissues.

What is F-18-Fluorocholine used for?

F-18-Fluorocholine is indicated for PET imaging of prostate cancer, PET imaging of brain tumors, PET imaging of other malignancies with elevated choline metabolism.

Who makes F-18-Fluorocholine?

F-18-Fluorocholine is developed by ABX advanced biochemical compounds GmbH (see full ABX advanced biochemical compounds GmbH pipeline at /company/abx-advanced-biochemical-compounds-gmbh).

What drug class is F-18-Fluorocholine in?

F-18-Fluorocholine belongs to the PET imaging agent class. See all PET imaging agent drugs at /class/pet-imaging-agent.

What development phase is F-18-Fluorocholine in?

F-18-Fluorocholine is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of F-18-Fluorocholine?

Common side effects of F-18-Fluorocholine include Radiation exposure (inherent to PET imaging).

What does F-18-Fluorocholine target?

F-18-Fluorocholine targets Choline transporters; Choline kinase and is a PET imaging agent.

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