Tag: inflammation

For the first time, scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have been able to measure a specific molecule indicative of osteoarthritis and a number of other inflammatory diseases using a newly developed technology. This preclinical study used a solid-state nanopore sensor as a tool for the analysis of hyaluronic acid (HA). HA is a naturally occurring molecule that is involved in tissue hydration, protection of cartilages from inflammation and joint lubrication in the body. Its abundance and size distribution in biological fluids is recognized as an indicator of...