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C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

Meaning

C-Reactive Protein, commonly abbreviated as CRP, is a sensitive yet non-specific acute-phase reactant protein synthesized by the liver, serving as a robust clinical biomarker of systemic inflammation and tissue injury. Its concentration in the blood rises rapidly and significantly in response to various inflammatory stimuli, including infection, trauma, and chronic disease states. Measuring elevated CRP levels provides an objective indicator of an underlying inflammatory process requiring clinical attention.