Bevonescein

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A synthetic, peptide-dye conjugate composed of an undisclosed, proprietary peptide conjugated to a fluorescent dye, that can potentially be used for the intraoperative fluorescence detection and localization of nerve tissue. Upon administration of bevonescein, the peptide moiety binds to the extracellular matrix of nerves independent of myelin. Upon fluorescence imaging, nerve tissues are illuminated and detected.

**Synonyms:** - ALM 488 - ALM488 - BEVONESCEIN - Peptide-dye Conjugate ALM-488