3-Iodobenzylguanidine
A guanidine analog with specific affinity for tissues of the sympathetic nervous system and related tumors. The radiolabeled forms are used as antineoplastic agents and radioactive imaging agents. (Merck Index, 12th ed) MIBG serves as a neuron-blocking agent which has a strong affinity for, and retention in, the adrenal medulla and also inhibits ADP-ribosyltransferase.
Year introduced: 1998
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Tree Number(s): D02.078.370.510, D02.455.426.559.389.454.300, D02.455.526.581.496.300
MeSH Unique ID: D019797
Registry Number: 35MRW7B4AD
Entry Terms:
- 3 Iodobenzylguanidine
- MIBG
- meta-Iodobenzylguanidine
- meta Iodobenzylguanidine
- Iobenguane
- m-Iodobenzylguanidine
- m Iodobenzylguanidine
- Iobenguane (131I)
- 3-Iodobenzylguanidine, 125I Labeled
- 125I Labeled 3-Iodobenzylguanidine
- 3 Iodobenzylguanidine, 125I Labeled
- (3-Iodo-(131I)benzyl)guanidine
- 3-Iodobenzylguanidine, 123I Labeled
- 123I Labeled 3-Iodobenzylguanidine
- 3 Iodobenzylguanidine, 123I Labeled
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