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  2. C-reactive protein - Wikipedia

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    C-reactive protein (CRP) is an annular (ring-shaped) pentameric protein found in blood plasma, whose circulating concentrations rise in response to inflammation. It is an acute-phase protein of hepatic origin that increases following interleukin-6 secretion by macrophages and T cells .

  3. Saliva testing - Wikipedia

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    Download as PDF; Printable version; ... two recent large-scale studies found both sensitivity and specificity to be 100%. ... CRP is a nonspecific inflammatory marker ...

  4. Rapid CRP - Wikipedia

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    Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Rapid CRP may refer to: A quick test of C-reactive protein; Procalcitonin, also a marker of inflammation, ...

  5. Acute-phase protein - Wikipedia

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    Some act to destroy or inhibit growth of microbes, e.g., C-reactive protein, mannose-binding protein, [3] complement factors, ferritin, ceruloplasmin, serum amyloid A and haptoglobin. Others give negative feedback on the inflammatory response, e.g. serpins. Alpha 2-macroglobulin and coagulation factors affect coagulation, mainly stimulating it.

  6. Polymyalgia rheumatica - Wikipedia

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    Another test that checks the level of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the blood may also be conducted. CRP is produced by the liver in response to an injury or infection, and people with polymyalgia rheumatica usually have high levels. [17] [18] However, like the ESR, this test is also not very specific. [citation needed]

  7. Systemic inflammation - Wikipedia

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    Chronic systemic inflammation (SI) is the result of release of pro-inflammatory cytokines from immune-related cells and the chronic activation of the innate immune system.It can contribute to the development or progression of certain conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, autoimmune and neurodegenerative ...

  8. The Surprising Nut That's Highest in Protein - AOL

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    Pistachios. Pistachios have 6 grams of protein per ounce, and hold the distinction of being the only nut that’s a complete protein.Complete proteins contain all nine essential amino acids the ...

  9. Biomarker (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    In medicine, a biomarker is a measurable indicator of the severity or presence of some disease state. It may be defined as a "cellular, biochemical or molecular alteration in cells, tissues or fluids that can be measured and evaluated to indicate normal biological processes, pathogenic processes, or pharmacological responses to a therapeutic intervention."