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acute phase proteins

Tipo

  • Chemical

Definición

  • Information Proteins that are secreted into the blood in increased or decreased quantities by hepatocytes in response to trauma, inflammation, or disease. These proteins can serve as inhibitors or mediators of the inflammatory processes. Certain acute-phase proteins have been used to diagnose and follow the course of diseases or as tumor markers.

Concepto genérico

Conceptos específicos

Sinónimos

  • acute phase glycoproteins
  • acute-phase glycoproteins
  • acute-phase proteins
  • acute phase reactants
  • acute-phase reactants

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/3962

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