Auger Emission
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6754-9_1340
125I (iodine) or 195mPt (platinum) isotopes may emit electrons or Auger positrons (64Cu) when excited by external radiation. When incorporated, these isotopes may deliver high doses within the radius of a cell and can be used to damage tumor cells.
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