Human CRP

  • T. Greenhough & A. Shrive
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Human CRP. T. Greenhough & A. Shrive. Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Molecular model of human C-reactive protein (CRP) showing its pentameric structure. The levels of this protein in the plasma increase greatly - up to 1000-fold - in response to tissue damage and inflammation. It is measured in clinical tests as a marker for inflammation and infection.

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