Synonyms

• Amyloid, anemia, autoimmune disorders, autoimmunity, blood test, C-reactive protein, C-reactive protein test, cancer, ceruloplasmin, chronic inflammation, CRP, CRP test, cytokines, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, ESR, ferritin, ferroxidase, fibrinogen, fibrinogen test, haptoglobin, heart attack, hemoglobin, immune, immune defense system, immune reaction, immune response, immune system, inflammation, inflammatory disease, inflammatory disorder, iron, iron deficiency, proteins, red blood cell, serum albumins, serums amyloid A, TIBC test, tissue damage, total iron-binding capacity and transferrin test, transferrin, trauma, tumor necrosis factors.

Background

• Acute phase proteins are molecules in the blood that either increase or decrease in response to tissue injury including trauma, heart attack, infections, burns, chronic inflammation (like rheumatoid arthritis), and cancer.
• When the body is injured, immune cells flood to the area to help the body heal and/or fight off harmful substances (such as bacteria or viruses). This increase in immune cells leads to inflammation in the body.
• Acute phase proteins help the body respond to tissue injury. For instance, some proteins may help cells destroy harmful substances, such as bacteria, while others may help the blood clot and prevent blood loss. When acute phase proteins respond to tissue injury, this is called an acute phase reaction.
• It remains unknown exactly how the acute phase proteins are stimulated. However, research suggests that the chemicals released during injury may activate the proteins.
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Ceruloplasmin

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C-Reactive Protein (Crp)

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Fibrinogen

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Ferritin

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Haptoglobin

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Serum Albumins

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Serum Amyloid a (Saa)

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Transferrin

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