Expert Rev Clin Immunol. 2008;4(3):379-390. C-reactive protein is synthesized by hepatocytes in the liver in response to IL-6 and synthesis is enhanced by IL-1ß. [12] CRP is produced rapidly in ...
Chronic inflammation is linked to inflammatory-related health conditions, including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Elevated inflammatory biomarkers in the blood like C-reactive protein ...
The complement system is a crucial part of innate immune defenses against invading pathogens. The blood-meal of the tick Rhipicephalus pulchellus lasts for days, and the tick must therefore rely on ...