As inflammation is the body’s natural immune response to disease or infection, it increases blood flow in the body and helps the body’s cells to defend themselves against viruses, infections or cell damage. Fast diagnostics of inflammation is crucial for effective treatments, so it is extremely important to test the levels of inflammatory biomarkers in the body. Researchers from the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences have demonstrated a novel point-of-care device to monitor levels of the C-reactive protein (CRP) that is produced in the body during inflammation.
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