Radioactive antibody fragment may help scientists identify artery deposits
Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 18:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Creating a tiny, radioactive antibody fragment may help scientists identify artery deposits most likely to burst and cause a heart attack. A non-invasive system uses miniature antibodies to detect a molecule that identifies the vulnerable deposits. Researchers plan clinical trials to determine the safety and efficacy of the new imaging technique.