Gallium-68, used in positron emission tomography, has a half-life of 68 minutes. To produce it in clinics, new generation generators are needed that will allow the isotope to be synthesized directly from germanium-68, the press service noted.
The generators will use sorbents that allow them to obtain the maximum amount of gallium-68 with the minimum amount of germanium-68 residue. This technology simplifies the process by eliminating the need for expensive synthesis modules.
As part of the project, scientists have produced six experimental generators, which have now completed the first phase; Scientists will start pre-clinical trials. Technical specifications will be confirmed in 2025.
Source: Ferra
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