hs-CRP Inflammation Control is the clinical objective of reducing and maintaining low circulating levels of high-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP), a key systemic biomarker of low-grade chronic inflammation. Elevated hs-CRP levels are strongly correlated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic dysfunction. Effective control of this metric reflects successful mitigation of chronic inflammatory signaling pathways.
Origin
The clinical utility of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) as a general inflammatory marker dates back to the 1930s, but the development of the high-sensitivity assay allowed for the precise measurement of lower, clinically significant concentrations. The focus on “control” emerged from epidemiological studies linking persistently elevated hs-CRP to long-term morbidity and mortality.
Mechanism
hs-CRP is an acute-phase protein synthesized by the liver in response to pro-inflammatory cytokines, particularly interleukin-6 (IL-6). Control is achieved by addressing the underlying sources of chronic inflammation, which often include visceral adiposity, gut dysbiosis, and persistent cellular stress. Strategies involve lifestyle modification and molecular agents that suppress the production or activity of these upstream inflammatory mediators.
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