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Nuclear Oncology: ITM Scales Production of 177Lu Bexlutry Radioligand

Targeted peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) delivers pinpoint cytotoxic ionizing radiation directly to neuroendocrine cancer cells.

Alex Carter
Alex Carter
Sep 15, 2026•3 min read
Nuclear Oncology: ITM Scales Production of 177Lu Bexlutry Radioligand

⚡️ High Specific Activity Radiochemistry & SSTR2 Targeting

Bexlutry pairs high specific activity, no-carrier-added Lutetium-177 with edotreotide, an engineered synthetic peptide vector with high affinity for somatostatin SSTR2 receptors overexpressed on neuroendocrine tumors.

Upon receptor internalization, 177Lu emits localized beta particles with a mean tissue penetration of only 1.8 mm, inflicting lethal DNA double-strand breaks in malignant cells while sparing healthy adjacent organs. Renal clearance was accelerated by 45%.

📊 Radiochemical & Physical Telemetry of Bexlutry

: 177-Lutetium n.c.a. (> 99% purity)

: 1.8 mm in tissue

: -45% retention

: 6.64 days (ideal for global transport)

⏳ 72-Hour Isotope Lifecycle: Nuclear Logistics Timeline

Радиус излучения
Бета-частицы < 2 мм
Удельная активность
No-carrier-added (n.c.a.)
Почечная нагрузка
Снижена на 45%