Chemistry Researchers Develop Breakthrough Method that Detects Inflammation at the Tissue Level, Opening Doors for Disease-Specific Blood Tests and Drug Discovery

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a groundbreaking method to detect inflammation in specific organs and tissues using antibodies.

This innovation could pave the way for blood tests that identify disease-specific biomarkers for conditions like heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and various cancers.

The breakthrough also promises advancements in drug discovery. “This research opens up incredible pathways for future studies,” said Greg Tochtrop, professor of chemistry at Case Western Reserve.

His study, published on Feb. 7 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), offers new opportunities for understanding inflammation and improving disease detection.

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