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C4063

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C Reactive Protein from human fluids

buffered aqueous solution

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.61

biological source

human fluids

Assay

≥90% (SDS-GE)

form

buffered aqueous solution

UniProt accession no.

application(s)

cell analysis

storage temp.

2-8°C

Gene Information

human ... CRP(1401)

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General description

C Reactive Protein (CRP) is a homopentameric protein, which belongs to the pentraxin family. It is produced in liver hepatocytes, smooth muscle cells, macrophages and adipocytes. CRP gene is located on human chromosome 1q23.2.

Application

C Reactive Protein from human fluids has been used:
  • to investigate the neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs)-dependent generation of monomeric CRP (mCRP) from pentameric CRP (pCRP)
  • to evaluate its effects on areas at risk (AAR) of myocardium with ischemia-reperfusion injury
  • to measure intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS)

Biochem/physiol Actions

C Reactive Protein (CRP) plays a critical role in apoptosis, phagocytosis, nitric oxide (NO) release and the secretion of cytokines, such as interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α. CRP acts as a marker for cardiovascular diseases, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer.
C reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase protein. Serum levels in patients with atherosclerosis is predictive of increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke. The cytokine IL-6 is thought to be the key mediator in hepatocyte secretion of acute phase proteins including CRP. CRP mediates innate immunity by binding to microbial polysaccharides and to ligands exposed on damaged cells. The binding activates the classical complement pathway (C1, C4, C2, C3 but not C5-9). Opsonization of the substrates leads to their uptake by phagocytic cells and limits the inflammatory response.

Packaging

Package size based on protein content.

Other Notes

CRP is isolated from human fluids (Ascitic/Pleural).

Physical form

Solution in 0.02 M Tris, 0.28 M sodium chloride, 0.005 M calcium chloride, pH 7.8 - 8.2, containing 0.1% sodium azide.

Analysis Note

Protein determined by Lowry.

Disclaimer

RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is regulated in France when intended to be used for scientific purposes, including for import and export activities (Article L 1211-1 paragraph 2 of the Public Health Code). The purchaser (i.e. enduser) is required to obtain an import authorization from the France Ministry of Research referred in the Article L1245-5-1 II. of Public Health Code. By ordering this product, you are confirming that you have obtained the proper import authorization.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Alice S Ryan et al.
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 62(4), 607-614 (2014-03-19)
To examine the relationships between plasma and tissue markers of systemic and vascular inflammation and obesity and insulin resistance and determine the effects of aerobic exercise training plus weight loss (AEX+WL) and weight loss (WL) alone on these biomarkers. Prospective
C-reactive protein promotes atherosclerosis by increasing LDL transcytosis across endothelial cells
Bian F, et al.
British Journal of Pharmacology, 171(10), 2671-2684 (2014)
Julio A Chirinos et al.
The New England journal of medicine, 370(24), 2265-2275 (2014-06-12)
Obesity and obstructive sleep apnea tend to coexist and are associated with inflammation, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and high blood pressure, but their causal relation to these abnormalities is unclear. We randomly assigned 181 patients with obesity, moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea
Acute osteomyelitis in children.
Heikki Peltola et al.
The New England journal of medicine, 370(4), 352-360 (2014-01-24)
Yoshiko Fujita et al.
Clinical chemistry, 55(2), 285-294 (2008-12-17)
C-reactive protein (CRP) exerts biological activity on vascular endothelial cells. This activity may promote atherothrombosis, but the effects of this activity are still controversial. Lectin-like oxidized LDL receptor-1 (LOX-1), the oxidized LDL receptor on endothelial cells, is involved in endothelial

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