Further, although serum ferritin is recognized as a proinflammatory biomarker that is frequently elevated in a variety of autoimmune disorders, the role it plays in AAV still needs to be elucidated.

Expert Rev Clin Immunol. 2008;4(3):379-390. Since there are no genetic deficiencies of CRP in man, animal models have been used to study the role of CRP in inflammatory disease. Two methods have been ...

Blood tests are one way to understand what’s happening in our bodies, and one such indicator is the C-reactive protein (CRP). Produced by the liver, CRP levels rise when there is inflammation inside ...

One of the most talked-about medical topics of the last couple weeks is C-reactive protein (CRP), elevated blood levels of which have been closely tied to heart disease risk. Before you rush out for a ...

Elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a biomarker commonly used to assess inflammation, may be associated with an increased risk for depression, new research suggests. Data from 2 general ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: For the past six years, every time I have my annual labs done, my CRP has been very high. Normal range is listed as 0-3 mg/L. My results have consistently been 7-10 mg/L or more. When ...

MADRID, Spain—Women who lack standard modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (SMuRFs) but have elevated levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) are at increased risk of experiencing ...