C-Reactive Protein, Human fluids

Synonyms

CRP
Alternative_names

CRP
Description

Involved in acute phase immunological response
Recombinant

False
Source

Human pleural and ascites fluid
Purity by SDS PAGE

>99%
Assay

SDS-PAGE.
Molecular Weight

~25 kDa
Storage Temp

4.0 °C
Shipping

Gel Pack
Shelf Life

12 months
Appearance

Liquid protein
Physical form description

Liquid
Background Information

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a biomarker for inflammation in the human body. The elevation of CRP has also been linked to pathophysiology of atherosclerosis and risk to heart disease. In more than 30 epidemiological studies, CPR has been linked with cardiovascular risk. CRP is believed to be a positive acute phase protein and biomarker of systemic inflammation. It increases in response to various types of injury. In comparison to other acute phase markers, its levels are quite stable, with no significant daily variation, and can thus be precisely measured.
Handling

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening.
Datasheet
Properties

Human proteins, cDNA and human recombinants are used in human reactive ELISA kits and to produce anti-human mono and polyclonal antibodies. Modern humans (Homo sapiens, primarily ssp. Homo sapiens sapiens). Depending on the epitopes used human ELISA kits can be cross reactive to many other species. Mainly analyzed are human serum, plasma, urine, saliva, human cell culture supernatants and biological samples.