16α-Iodoestradiol
16α-Iodoestradiol is a radiopharmaceutical that is used in breast cancer research. It is a radioiodinated derivative of estradiol, an estrogen steroid hormone.
Chemistry[edit | edit source]
16α-Iodoestradiol is a steroid and a halogenated derivative of estradiol. It has a molecular weight of 432.3 g/mol and a molecular formula of C18H23IO2. The compound is solid at room temperature and is soluble in organic solvents.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
16α-Iodoestradiol binds to the estrogen receptor, a protein found in many tissues in the body, including the breast. By binding to the estrogen receptor, 16α-Iodoestradiol can influence the growth and development of breast cancer cells.
Medical uses[edit | edit source]
16α-Iodoestradiol is used in medical research to study the role of estrogens in breast cancer. It is used as a tracer in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to visualize estrogen receptor-positive breast tumors.
Side effects[edit | edit source]
As a research compound, 16α-Iodoestradiol is not used in humans and therefore does not have any known side effects. However, exposure to radioiodinated compounds can potentially lead to radiation exposure.
See also[edit | edit source]
| 16α-Iodoestradiol Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
