Understanding C-Reactive Protein

Understanding C-Reactive Protein

What does C-Reactive Protein look like? C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a symmetrical, cyclic pentamer, with a half-life of only 5-7 hours in the metabolic cycle. ▼ The synthesis of C-Reactive Protein in the body C-Reactive Protein is synthesized in the liver and epithelial cells stimulated by inflammatory lymphokines (interleukin-6, interleukin-1, tumor necrosis factor TNF). What … Read more