New materials help filter toxins from the blood

Engineers at the University of California, San Diego, USA have created a unique nano sponge, which can remove toxins such as E. coli, toxins of snakes, bees . from the blood.

This type of 'nano sponge' has been studied and tested on mice. They are able to absorb toxins that destroy cells by puncturing the cell membrane, despite their molecular structure.

"This is a new way to remove toxins from the blood," said Liangfang Zhang, a professor of nanotechnology at UC San Diego School of Engineering, and the head of the study.

'Instead of having to find specific methods for each toxin, we are developing a common method that can neutralize the toxicity of the pathogens, including the MRSA bacteria, the type of bacteria. bacteria that cause difficult to treat infections in humans'.

Nano sponge can absorb toxins in the blood.

'Nano sponges' are not destroyed by the immune system, they are encased in blood cell membranes, so they can penetrate and 'attract' toxic substances in the blood.

These are just initial tests. More tests are needed before confirming the usefulness of this material.