Recombinant Human C-Reactive Protein Gln19-Pro224

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a major pentameric acute phase protein produced primarily by the liver in response to inflammation. Belonging to the pentraxin family, CRP plays a critical role in innate immunity by binding to phosphorylcholine on the surface of dead or dying cells and bacteria, promoting their agglutination, phagocytosis, and complement fixation. It also interacts with chromatin and histones, scavenging nuclear material released from damaged cells, thereby aiding in the host defense mechanism. Elevated levels of CRP in plasma serve as a biomarkers for inflammation in various diseases, including cardiovascular disease. Its diverse functions make CRP an important tool in laboratory diagnostics and research.