Abstract
Purpose: Fast-field cycling MRI (FFC MRI) is a new technique of magnetic resonance imaging that allows non-invasive, contrast agent-free and quantitative detection of certain immobile proteins. This study shows that proteoglycans can be detected by field-cycled NMR (FFC NMR) techniques and that the results correlate with the state of the sample (healthy or diseased). Since protein loss occurs at early stages of osteoarthritis, it is expected that this technique may provide early information on the disease.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | S92-S93 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Osteoarthritis and Cartilage |
Volume | 20 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2012 |
Event | World Congress on Osteoarthritis - Barcelona, Spain Duration: 26 Apr 2012 → 29 Apr 2012 |