The varied reactions of the host to infection, inflammation, or trauma are collectively known
as the acute-phase response and encompass a wide range of pathophysiological …

Acute phase proteins (APPs) have been used as biomarkers of inflammation, infection and
trauma for decades in human medicine but have been relatively under-utilised in the context …

The acute phase response is a complex systemic early-defense system activated by trauma,
infection, stress, neoplasia, and inflammation. Although nonspecific, it serves as a core of …

The evaluation of serum proteins and their electrophoretic pattern is a well-established
laboratory method in the diagnosis of many diseases in humans, which has replaced the …

To investigate the clinical utility of C-reactive protein (CRP) determination in dogs, its plasma
concentration was measured by a laser nephelometric method in 928 dogs with various …

This review summarises the current understanding of immune response and T cell subsets
in the context of development of autoimmunity in the dog. Mode of action and rational usage …

The acute phase reaction (APR) is a response to potentially pathogenic stimuli. It begins
with the release of interleukin (IL)-1, IL-6 and tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α from …

The purpose of this study was to set a benchmark for a monitoring and surveillance
programme on the volumes of antimicrobials available and consumed by animals for the …

Background: Previous multidrug studies have identified the value of prednisolone in treating
steroid responsive meningitis‐arteritis (SRMA) and the potential value of acute phase …

The diagnostic performance of canine serum amyloid A (SAA) was compared with that of C-
reactive protein (CRP) in the detection of systemic inflammation in dogs. Sera from 500 dogs …