| CRP |
| LOCUS ID | 1401 |
| GENE_SYMBOL | CRP |
| GENE NAME | C-reactive protein, pentraxin-related |
| SYNONYMNS | PTX1 |
| CHROMOSOME | 1 |
| HOMOLOGENE ID | 128039 |
| GENE SUMMARY |
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| The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the pentaxin family. It is involved in several host defense related functions based on its ability to recognize foreign pathogens and damaged cells of the host and to initiate their elimition by interacting with humoral and cellular effector systems in the blood. Consequently, the level of this protein in plasma increases greatly during acute phase response to tissue injury, infection, or other inflammatory stimuli. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2009] |