Acute-Phase Proteins

Synonyms

Acute Phase Glycoproteins

Acute Phase Protein

Acute Phase Proteins

Acute Phase Reactants

Acute-Phase Glycoproteins

Acute-Phase Protein

Acute-Phase Reactants

Glycoproteins, Acute-Phase

Protein, Acute-Phase

Proteins, Acute Phase

Proteins, Acute-Phase

Reactants, Acute Phase

Reactants, Acute-Phase

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.