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Acute phase reactants Blood proteins whose concentrations increase or decrease in reaction to the inflammation process. Mentioned in: Familial Mediterranean Fever How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Other conditions, such as malignancy, are seen with elevated acute phase reactants. The acute phase response to tissue injury and inflammation is accompanied by a dramatic increase in the hepatic synthesis of plasma proteins known as acute phase reactants (APRs). Clotting, inflammation, and acute phase reactants alter coagulation regulatory proteins. |
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