The sodium present in intervertebral discs interacts with the negatively charged proteoglycan aggregates in the disc. Sodium images of short echo time may be useful for detecting changes that occur in the proteoglycan content of the disc. Such changes are indicative of early degenerative disease in the disc. Using an asymmetric short echo technique, sodium images of intervertebral discs can be generated.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Biotechnology Resource Grants (P41)
Project #
5P41RR002305-19
Application #
6657639
Study Section
Project Start
2002-09-01
Project End
2003-08-31
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
19
Fiscal Year
2002
Total Cost
$225,543
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Pennsylvania
Department
Type
DUNS #
042250712
City
Philadelphia
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
19104
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