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[18F]-5-fluoro-Dopa is a substrate for dopa decarboxylase of kidney and brain. Its potential use in brain studies is proposed.
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Firnau, G., Garnett, E.S., Sourkes, T.L. et al. [18F] fluoro-dopa: A unique gamma emitting substrate for Dopa decarboxylase. Experientia 31, 1254–1255 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01945762
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