Nizhny Novgorod scientists have invented a unique chip for rapid diagnosis of cancer. Unique biochip analyzes the affected organ, and produces a result within a couple of hours. With all the innovation survey, this method is much cheaper than existing diagnostics. Now the chip laboratory tests.

In the molecular biology laboratory Rospotrebnadzor apparatus is placed on a special substrate with a protein reagent. The filler is different: for the diagnosis of breast cancer alone, for cancer of stomach cancer – another. Biochip – a small glass container. On the raw material medics applied antibodies: If there are certain cancer formation, the cell changes color. The new technology, the time of diagnosis and the cost compared to traditional methods is reduced tenfold.

Now the doctor can quickly put the total diagnosed and immediately determine the focus of the disease. The analysis procedure is simple – the biochip is required with fluorescent proteins and scanner to read the information. And microarrays, scanners, and will be manufactured at the enterprises of Nizhny Novgorod. Now the share of foreign components is minimal, but only domestic materials to be used after starting the project.

Elena Grebyonkina, chief oncologist of the Nizhny Novgorod region: “Allows you to quickly and accurately find the right drug, which is necessary precisely to the patient with this malignancy”.

Many hospitals in remote areas in the state of no-cytologist doctor – in the lab can handle tests patients remotely. The range of applications of the biochip is not limited, you can explore any material.

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