iodine I 131

iodine I 131 information and resources from the National Cancer Institute

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A radioactive isotope of iodine with an atomic mass of 131, a half life of eight days, and potential antineoplastic activity. Selectively accumulating in the thyroid gland, iodine I 131 emits beta and gamma particles, thereby killing thyroid cells and decreasing thyroid hormone production. NCI Thesaurus | iodine I 131

A radioactive isotope of iodine with an atomic mass of 131, a half life of eight days, and potential antineoplastic activity. Selectively accumulating in the thyroid gland, iodine I 131 emits beta and gamma particles, thereby killing thyroid cells and decreasing thyroid hormone production.

DRAXIS Radiopharmaceutical Unit Increases Focus on Radioactive ... Nov 22, 2005
PR Newswire (press release), This product will serve to round out the existing line of DRAXIMAGE radioactive iodine I-131 products, which are used for the diagnosis and treatment of ...

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