700377Reliable measurement of metals in biological samplesClosedGRD Proof of MarketInnovate UKThe measurement of trace metals in biological samples is an essential part of any medical laboratory for research and diagnostic purposes. Many metabolic disorders are accompanied by alterations in the concentration of one or more trace elements in body fluids, especially blood serum or plasma. NanoMedPharma Ltd proposes to develop a new assay kit for the accurate measurement of heavy metal ions (e.g. Cr, Co, Al, Cu, Zn and Fe). The measurement of the variation of these metal ions in blood is an important part of diagnostic tests. For instance, measurement of Cr and Co in whole blood is used to assess the viability of prosthetic implants, Fe deficiency is one of the most prevalent disorders, occurring as a result of dietary deficiency and through chronic blood loss, Al can accumulate in patients with renal disease, and severe deficiency of Zn occurs in acrodermatitis enteropathica (impairs Zn absorption from the intestine).