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  • Radiopharmaceutical science
  • Medical physics

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  • Astatine-211 (211At) is a promising alpha-emitter for targeted alpha therapy but faces challenges due to limited supply and underdeveloped chemistry.
  • Current limitations include insufficient understanding of astatine chemistry, and needs in 211At chelation, targeting, and in vivo behavior characterization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an efficient extraction chromatographic method for purifying 211At.
  • To improve the accessibility and processing of 211At for research and therapeutic applications.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a commercially available resin (Pre-Filter) for extraction chromatography.
  • Developed a rapid (<1.5 h) isolation process for 211At from irradiated bismuth targets.

Main Results:

  • Achieved high bismuth decontamination factors (≥876,000).
  • Obtained 211At in reasonable yields (68-55%).
  • Produced 211At in a form suitable for subsequent in vivo studies.

Conclusions:

  • The developed method significantly simplifies 211At production and purification.
  • This advancement has the potential to address 211At supply issues and facilitate further research in targeted alpha therapy.