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Yttrium Y 90-DOTA-tyr3-octreotide

A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. Yttrium Y 90-DOTA-tyr3-octreotide contains a molecule that binds to a protein found on certain types of neuroendocrine tumors (tumors that form from cells that release hormones). It also contains a radioactive substance called yttrium Y 90, which may help kill cancer cells. Yttrium Y 90-DOTA-tyr3-octreotide is a type of radioconjugate. Also called yttrium Y 90-edotreotide and yttrium Y 90-SMT 487.

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