G. Ferroflores et al., KIT PREPARATION OF SM-153-EDTMP AND FACTORS AFFECTING RADIOCHEMICAL PURITY AND STABILITY, Journal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry, 204(2), 1996, pp. 303-311
A fast kit method was developed for the production of Sm-153-EDTMP in
two steps avoiding the use of nitric acid, evaporation and sterilizati
on of the final solution by autoclave. Methods of analysis for the det
ermination of chemical and radiochemical purity in the radiopharmaceut
ical solution were established. Factors affecting radiochemical purity
and stability of the complex as the molar ratio of EDTMP/Sm, concentr
ation of phosphate buffer and neutralization of EDTMP prior kit prepar
ation were also analyzed. The use of this radiopharmaceutical in rabbi
ts and patients showed selective skeletal uptake.