Fluorine-based MRI tracer developed to monitor gastrointestinal transit in rats
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Scientists have created a fluorine‑based tracer that can be tracked with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to monitor the speed of food passage through the gastrointestinal tract. The new polymer‑derived compound offers a non‑ionizing alternative to current imaging methods.
In a preclinical study, the tracer was successfully tested in rats, demonstrating its ability to provide real‑time data on gastrointestinal transit. Researchers suggest that the technique could eventually aid in diagnosing motility disorders and in evaluating patient responses to treatment.
The study was published in the journal Advanced Healthcare Materials.
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