Konec rentgenů při vyšetření střev? Češi vyvinuli látku, která může změnit diagnostiku

Scientists from the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Academy of Sciences developed a new fluorine-based substance that allows tracking the speed of food movement through the digestive tract using magnetic resonance imaging. The method was successfully tested on rats and could help diagnose digestive disorders in the future. The advantage of fluorine is that it occurs in the human body only in negligible amounts, enabling a clean signal without background interference. The new polymers are water-soluble and remain evenly mixed with food, which is an advantage over previous fluorinated substances. The research is currently in the preclinical phase and before medical use, safety and reliability in humans must be verified, which may take several years. Scientists are already working on the next generation of polymer and companies have already shown interest in this technology.