| Scientific Background: | C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a pentraxin family protein that is widely used as a biomarker for systemic inflammation and tissue injury. Its primary role in innate immunity is to function as an opsonin for pathogens via activation of the complement pathway and through binding to Fc gamma receptors. CRP has been shown to play an important role in a variety of pathological pathways such as chronic inflammatory disorders, myocardial infarction, pulmonary disorders, atherosclerosis, cancer, metabolic syndrome, and depression. |
