Acute-phase proteins

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Acute phase proteins; Acute-phase proteins

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Proteins that are produced during an acute phase reaction (ARR) of the organism, mainly in the liver.

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The acute phase proteins include:

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer