carbon C11 nicotine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-012290",
  "term": "carbon C11 nicotine",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A radiotracer consisting of nicotine radiolabeled with the positron-emitting isotope carbon C11, with potential imaging use upon positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT). Upon administration via inhalation, carbon C11 nicotine binds to nicotine receptors in the lungs. Upon PET/CT the binding, pulmonary distribution, and clearance of nicotine in the lungs can be assessed.",
  "synonyms": [
    "[11C]-nicotine",
    "C-11 nicotine",
    "C11 nicotine"
  ],
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/carbon-c11-nicotine/"
}