Serum Amyloid P-Component
Amyloid P component is a small, non-fibrillar glycoprotein found in normal serum and in all amyloid deposits. It has a pentagonal (pentaxin) structure. It is an acute phase protein, modulates immunologic responses, inhibits ELASTASE, and has been suggested as an indicator of LIVER DISEASE.
Year introduced: 1987
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Tree Number(s): D09.400.430.940, D12.776.049.407.875, D12.776.124.050.730, D12.776.395.690
MeSH Unique ID: D000683
Entry Terms:
- Amyloid P-Component, Serum
- P-Component, Serum Amyloid
- Serum Amyloid P Component
- Amyloid P Component
- P Component, Amyloid
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