Synonyms
Acute-phase response, APR.
Definition
An innate defense mechanism evoked in response to inflammation and characterized by the increased or decreased production of hepatically-derived blood proteins termed acute phase proteins.
Acute phase proteins.
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(2004). Acute phase response. In: Moreland, L.W. (eds) Rheumatology and Immunology Therapy. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-29662-X_54
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