Seeing Stem Cells in the Body: Magnetic Particle Imaging

GRAMMY · 07-26-2012, 12:23 PM

A big obstacle to developing stem cell therapies is being able to visualize the cells inside the body. This will be critical to confirm that the stem cells are targeted to the right place and are providing therapeutic benefit. Current imaging technology are not adequate for tracking stem cells in vivo. Magnetic Particle Imaging, MPI, is a new methodology that has promise to be 200 times more sensitivity than magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). To treat patients, stem cell-based therapies must be followed in the body to show they’re safe and effective.

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topperf · 07-29-2012, 06:42 AM

Sounds as if this could really add some great knowledge. Interesting.

07-26-2012, 12:23 PM	#1
GRAMMY Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,646	Seeing Stem Cells in the Body: Magnetic Particle Imaging A big obstacle to developing stem cell therapies is being able to visualize the cells inside the body. This will be critical to confirm that the stem cells are targeted to the right place and are providing therapeutic benefit. Current imaging technology are not adequate for tracking stem cells in vivo. Magnetic Particle Imaging, MPI, is a new methodology that has promise to be 200 times more sensitivity than magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). To treat patients, stem cell-based therapies must be followed in the body to show they’re safe and effective. http://spinalcordresearchandadvocacy.wordpress.com/ __________________ http://spinalcordresearchandadvocacy.wordpress.com/

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