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Nitrogen-13 (N-13) is a radioactive isotope of nitrogen used in Nuclear Medicine and Radiopharmacology. It is produced in a cyclotron by bombarding nitrogen gas with protons. N-13 is used in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to diagnose and monitor diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders. It is also used in research to study the metabolism of drugs and other compounds. N-13 is available in a variety of forms, including solutions, kits, and kits with radiopharmaceuticals. It is typically supplied in vials or syringes, and is administered intravenously or orally. The half-life of N-13 is approximately 10 minutes, making it ideal for short-term imaging studies. Companies in the N-13 market include GE Healthcare, Bracco Diagnostics, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, and Jubilant DraxImage. Show Less Read more