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C-reactive Protein at the Interface Between Innate Immunity and Inflammation

Expert Rev Clin Immunol. 2008;4(3):379-390. Since there are no genetic deficiencies of CRP in man, animal models have been used to study the role of CRP in inflammatory disease. Two methods have been ...
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Serum calprotectin and complement factor C3 are superior biomarkers of inflammation in early psoriatic arthritis as compared with C-reactive protein

Objectives C reactive protein (CRP) is frequently normal in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) despite active disease, complicating ...
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Chronic Inflammation: Low Vitamin D Levels May Be a Possible Cause

Chronic inflammation is linked to inflammatory-related health conditions, including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Elevated inflammatory biomarkers in the blood like C-reactive protein ...
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An inhibitor of complement C5 provides structural insights into activation

The complement system is a crucial part of innate immune defenses against invading pathogens. The blood-meal of the tick Rhipicephalus pulchellus lasts for days, and the tick must therefore rely on ...