Target intelligence / Profile preview

Americium Ion (Am)

Target: Am
Molecular classification: Inorganic Ion

Overview

Americium is a synthetic radioactive element. The most common ionic form is Am3+, but it can also exist in other oxidation states such as +4, +5, and +6. It has no known biological role, but ^241Am is used in smoke detectors and as a neutron source. Its radioactivity poses a health hazard.

Other names: AmAmericium(III) ionAm3+Americyl ionAmO2+Dioxoamericium(V) ionAmericyl(VI) ionAmO22+Dioxoamericium(VI) ion

Mechanism of action

N/A

Biological functions

None knownSmoke detection (Am-241)Neutron source

Disease associations

None knownPotential toxicity due to radioactivity

Safety considerations

RadioactivityPotential for internal contamination (ingestion, inhalation)Possible carcinogen

Beyond the preview

Go deeper on Americium Ion (Am).

Explore the evidence, development activity, and competitive landscape with Gosset’s full data platform.

Drug pipeline

Explore the programs pursuing this target and their development progress.

Drug candidates
Developers
Development stage

Clinical trials

Follow the clinical studies evaluating therapies directed at this target.

Trial design
Status
Readouts

Competitive landscape

Compare approaches across drug candidates, modalities, and indications.

Programs
Modalities
Indications

Literature & evidence

Investigate the research and source evidence behind target biology and development.

Publications
Sources
Analysis

Patents

Explore patent activity around therapies and technologies addressing this target.

Patents
Assignees
Technologies

Research & analysis

Connect target biology, drug development, and emerging evidence in your research.

Biology
Development news
Analysis

Bring the full picture into focus.

See how Gosset can support your research on Americium Ion (Am).

Explore the full profile