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Acute Phase Proteins Definition:
Liver proteins that assist in the prevention of blood loss and ready the host for microbial invasion.
Prescott's Microbiology 9th Edition by Joanne Willey, Linda Sherwood, Christopher J. Woolverton
Acute Phase Proteins Notes:
Acute phase proteins are the liver proteins, which help in preventing the blood loss and help the body defend from microbial invasion. This protein's plasma concentrations are increased during inflammatory disorders. C-reactive protein (CRP) is the commonly known and the best acute phase protein.
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