Detailed Explanation of C-Reactive Protein
CRP is an acute phase protein synthesized by liver cells in response to inflammatory stimuli such as microbial invasion or tissue damage. The acute phase response includes changes in the concentration of certain serum proteins during infection, inflammation, and trauma. These proteins, in addition to CRP, include serum amyloid A, fibrinogen, haptoglobin, α1-acid glycoprotein, ceruloplasmin, … Read more
