Nanoparticles Could Stop Internal Bleeding

Nanoparticles Could Stop Internal Bleeding
Mar-09-18
Injectable magnetic nanoparticles could help stop internal bleeding without surgery.

Developed by a team from ITMO University, the nanoparticles are made up of thrombin wrapped in a matrix of magnetite. When injected into a model bloodstream, the nanoparticles were directed magnetically to the site of the vascular injury, where an additional injection of fibrinogen triggered a clot to form 6.5 times faster than it normally would have.

The team now hopes to move into animal trials in preparation for eventual human use.

Image Credit: ITMO University - A diagram of the model bloodstream used to test the nanoparticles

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