M IODOBENZYLGUANIDINE
\ˈɛm ˈa͡ɪədˌə͡ʊbɪnzˌɪlɡjuːˌanɪdˌiːn], \ˈɛm ˈaɪədˌəʊbɪnzˌɪlɡjuːˌanɪdˌiːn], \ˈɛ_m ˈaɪ_ə_d_ˌəʊ_b_ɪ_n_z_ˌɪ_l_ɡ_j_uː_ˌa_n_ɪ_d_ˌiː_n]\
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A guanidine analog with specific affinity for tissues of the sympathetic nervous system and related tumors. The radiolabeled forms are used as antineoplastic agents and radioactive imaging agents. (Merck Index, 12th ed) MIBG serves as a neuron-blocking agent which has a strong affinity for, and retention in, the adrenal medulla and also inhibits ADP-ribosyltransferase.
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