Scientists from MIPT and Lopukhin Center FMBA have created a new method to search for anticoagulants – substances that prevent the formation of blood clots. This development is completely independent of imports and will help find safer and more effective medicines. MIPT press service noted that anticoagulants are vital for patients at risk of thrombosis, such as with heart disease or after surgery. But modern drugs sometimes cause side effects such as bleeding or allergies, so scientists continue to look for new solutions.
The technique is based on simple and accessible tests used in clinical diagnostic laboratories to evaluate blood clotting. Valentin Manuvera, associate professor of the Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine at MIPT, said the research required only domestic equipment and reagents. Thanks to this approach, it is possible to study the effects of various substances on blood clotting in a cost-effective manner and to identify potential anticoagulants in different chemical mixtures.
The researchers are confident that their development opens up new opportunities in drug production. It not only helps in the initial stages of testing, but also reduces dependence on foreign technologies. This approach not only accelerates research on new drugs, but also makes them more accessible to patients in need of treatment and prevention of thrombosis.
Source: Ferra
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