The Compound [¹⁸F]2-Fluoro-2-Deoxyglucose is A(n)

Question

The compound [¹⁸F]2-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose is a(n): A) intermediate in glycolysis B) positive regulator of glycolysis C) potent anti-cancer agent D) antibiotic E) imaging agent used to detect tumors

Accepted Answer

[¹⁸F]2-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose is commonly known as FDG, which is an imaging agent used to detect tumors in PET (positron emission tomography) scans. It is taken up by tumors more readily than regular glucose and emits a signal that can be detected by the PET scanner, allowing for the detection and localization of tumor cells.

The compound [18F]2-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose is a(n):

The compound [¹⁸F]2-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose is a(n):