This book offers a comprehensive study of C-reactive protein (CRP) belonging to the
pentraxin family, including a brief history of CRP, its structure, synthesis and evolution …

The most common technologies for quantitative determination of protein biomarkers are
immunoassays, which exist in various formats. Immunoassays offer sensitive and fast protein …

[Frontiers in Bioscience 13, 2922-2927, January 1, 2008] 2922 Clinical significance of acute
phase reaction in stroke patients T Page 1 [Frontiers in Bioscience 13, 2922-2927, January 1 …

Acetic acid is used in plastics, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Despite a
widespread use, information of possible health effects is sparse. The aim of this study was to …

Background C-reactive protein (CRP) both reflects and participates in inflammation, and its
circulating concentration marks cardiovascular risk. Here we sought to understand the role …

BACKGROUND: From initiation to plaque rupture, immune system components contribute to
atherosclerosis. We investigated variation in inflammation-related genes–interleukin (IL)-1β …

Lone mothers are a disadvantaged population, with research in several countries indicating
that they experience low levels of physical and mental health. While research has …

Background Both the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, as a surrogate marker of insulin
resistance, and systemic inflammation are predictors of cardiovascular diseases; however …

Much controversy surrounds the use of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) as a
marker of cardiovascular (CV) risk. Although data regarding the association of hs-CRP with …

The purpose of this study was to determine whether chronic thyroid hormone suppression
therapy (THST) is prothrombotic. We obtained blood samples from 14 thyroid cancer …