A New Contrast Agent That Detects Cardiac Fibrosis and Slows Its Progression
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Summary
The research team led by Dr. Aitziber L. Cortajarena from CIC biomaGUNE has demonstrated that the new contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging is safer for the heart than those normally used The contrast agent is composed of minute clusters of iron atoms encapsulated in a custom-designed protein that is directed towards the affected area and blocks the processes that trigger the disease
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