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Technetium (99mTc) sulesomab
Monoclonal antibody
TypeFab' fragment
SourceMouse
TargetNCA-90 (granulocyte cell antigen)
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  • AU: Approved
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Technetium (99mTc) sulesomab (trade name LeukoScan) is a radio-pharmaceutical composed of anti-human mouse monoclonal antibody[1] that targets the granulocyte associated NCA-90 cell antigen and a conjugated technetium-99m radionuclide. After intravenous administration, Leukoscan enables sensitive and specific whole body measurement of granulocyte infiltration and activation by gamma camera imaging of 99mTc-antibody bound cells.[2] Total clearance of LeukoScan from blood samples after administration and imaging has been reported at 48 hour time points indicating limited retention of the agent in circulation[3]

It is approved in European markets for the imaging of infections and inflammations in patients with suspected osteomyelitis[4][5] but has not secured FDA approval for use in American markets.[6] In addition to approved uses, LeukoScan is currently being investigated for other diagnostic purposes like the detection of soft tissue infections, malignant external otitis and prosthetic joint infection.[7][8][9] However, the future clinical and investigational use of this agent may be limited as sale of the agent by the parent company Immunomedics was discontinued in 2018.[10]

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