MedicineChemistry

Z. Qiao, Jingli Xu, Fabio Gallazzi, Jing Wang, Charles J. Smith, Yubin Miao

2026.2.24ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science

DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.5c00796

tlooto Summary

The presence and charge of the linker significantly affected MC1R binding and tumor uptake and the linker charge played a key role in the liver and kidney uptake of [177Lu]-Lu-DOTA-Lys-(Asp-p-TBA)-GGNle-CycMSHhex and [177Lu]-Lu-DOTA-Lys-(Glu-p-TBA)-GGNle-CycMSHhex.

Abstract

Lu]-Lu-peptides, highlighting its potential for future melanoma therapy.

Citation format

QIAO, Z., et al. Effect of a negatively charged amino acid linker on the tumor-targeting properties of [177lu]lu-labeled 4‑p‑(tolyl)butyric acid-conjugated alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone peptides. ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science, 2026, 9 3(3): 716–724.