Biotin May Help Improve Colorectal Cancer Therapy
In one study, pre-targeting was conducted utilizing streptavidin-[genetically engineered fusion protein] molecules followed by radiolabeled biotin in nine patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. The demonstrated radiation dosage ratios were 139:1 tumor-to-marrow and 56:1 tumor-to-whole body, with no blood, liver, or kidney toxicity.35
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The bacterial counterpart to avidin.35