Pittsburgh Compound B
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A substance that binds to amyloid proteins in the brain (markers for Alzheimer’s disease), making them visible under positron emission tomography (PET) scanning.
Related terms
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Positron emission tomographyA medical imaging test that uses a radioactive substance to assess organ and tissue function in the body and to look for disease. Commonly called a PET scan.
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EmissionThe discharge or release of a substance, usually a fluid.
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AmyloidA protein that collects in tissues when certain diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, are present.
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DiseaseAn abnormal condition in the body causing harm.