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Acute-Phase Proteins  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Acute-Phase Protein
  • Acute Phase Reactant
  • Acute-Phase Reactant
  • Acute-Phase Reactants
  • Proteins, Acute-Phase
  • Reactants, Acute-Phase

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-FG7W42R9-H

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