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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 26, 2002
Filed:
May. 04, 2000
Lothar Koch, Weingarten, DE;
Christos Apostolidis, Heidelberg, DE;
Roger Molinet, Linkenheim, DE;
Bruno Brandalise, Linkenheim, DE;
Willem Janssens, Forst, DE;
Jacques Van Geel, Ettlingen-Oberweier, DE;
European Community (EC), , LU;
Abstract
This invention relates to a method and an apparatus for preparing Bi-213 to be integrated in a radioimmunocojugate for human therapeutic use. According to the invention the method comprises the sequence of steps as follows: a) an ampoule containing colloid-free actinium-225, obtained from drying an actinium nitrate solution, is loaded into a container provided with radiation panels ; b) a dissolving medium is poured into the ampoule ; c) the solution obtained in the ampoule is transferred into an ion exchange column ; d) an elution medium is circulated through the column ; e) the eluate containing eluted Bi-213 is pumped towards a vial for quantification and quality control.