peptide receptor radionuclide therapy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006494",
  "term": "peptide receptor radionuclide therapy",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A type of radiation therapy used to treat certain types of neuroendocrine tumors. A radioactive chemical is linked to a peptide (small protein) that targets cancer cells. When this radioactive peptide is injected into the body, it binds to a specific receptor found on some cancer cells. The radioactive peptide builds up in these cells and helps kill the cancer cells without harming normal cells. Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy is a type of targeted therapy. Also called PRRT.",
  "synonyms": [
    "PRRT"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/peptide-receptor-radionuclide-therapy/"
}