Dotatate

Dotatate is a specialized medical imaging agent used to detect certain types of tumors, especially neuroendocrine tumors. It is a molecule that binds specifically to receptors called somatostatin receptors present on many of these tumors. When labeled with a radioactive substance, Dotatate allows doctors to visualize and locate tumors using PET scans, providing detailed images of their size and spread. This helps in accurate diagnosis, staging, and monitoring treatment response, making it a valuable tool in managing neuroendocrine and other somatostatin receptor-positive tumors.