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AntikörperRadi is a hypothetical term that could refer to a radiolabeled antibody used in medical imaging or therapy. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign substances like bacteria and viruses. Radiolabeling involves attaching a radioactive isotope to the antibody. This radioactive tag allows the antibody to be detected by imaging equipment or to deliver targeted radiation.

In diagnostic imaging, radiolabeled antibodies can be used to locate specific cells or tissues in the body. For example, an antibody that targets cancer cells might be tagged with a radioisotope that emits gamma rays. When injected into a patient, the antibody will bind to the cancer cells, and the emitted gamma rays can be detected by a gamma camera, creating an image that shows the location and extent of the tumor. This technique is often referred to as radioimmunodetection.

Therapeutically, radiolabeled antibodies can deliver radiation directly to diseased cells, minimizing damage to healthy tissues. This approach, known as radioimmunotherapy, is particularly promising for treating certain types of cancer. The radioactive isotope chosen for therapy would typically emit particles, such as beta particles, which have a short range and deposit their energy locally, effectively destroying the targeted cells. The specific type of antibody and radioisotope used would depend on the disease being treated and the desired imaging or therapeutic outcome.