A potential new brain-scanning agent: 4-77Br-2,5-dimethoxyphenylisoproplamine (4-Br-DPIA)

J Nucl Med. 1975 Mar;16(3):243-5.

Abstract

A centrally active drug containing bromine has been synthesized with 82Br and 77Br and appears to concentrate in normal human brain tissues, suggesting its potential use as a brain-scanning agent.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Brain Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Bromine*
  • Humans
  • Propylamines*
  • Radioisotopes*

Substances

  • Propylamines
  • Radioisotopes
  • Bromine