Filter blood lead with a magnetic field

Korean scientists have found a way to filter out dangerous blood heavy metals by using magnetic receptors.

Dr. Jong Hwa Jung, working at the Department of Chemistry, Gyeongsang National University, the leader of the research team said that these receptors will incorporate lead ions and can then be removed easily by magnets , bring the amount of lead it has obtained. By this method they were able to extract 96% of the lead ions in laboratory blood samples.

The new discovery could provide an effective, safe dialysis solution for the treatment of lead poisoning.

In an article published in the journal, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Dr. Jong said: 'In theory, the process of decontamination is similar to a hemodialysis process. Blood is removed from the body and introduced into a special chamber containing biocompatible magnetic particles. These magnetic particles can be removed from the blood using magnetic fields. The filtered blood is then put back into the body. '

In developed countries, lead poisoning often has a professional cause, especially for those who are not equipped with good labor protection. For example, painters or petrol sellers.

Sometimes children are also subject to lead poisoning due to careless adults in care. Children with lead poisoning may develop anemia, muscle weakness or even brain damage. Therefore safe decontamination methods are very important.