Acute phase proteins and their use in the diagnosis of diseases in ruminants: a review

The acute phase response is a complex systemic early-defence system of reactions activated by trauma, infection, tissue damage, inflammation, stress or neoplasia. One of the most important elements of this response is the increased hepatic synthesis of some plasma proteins, collectively known as acu...

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Main Authors: C. Tothova, O. Nagy, G. Kovac
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2014-04-01
Series:Veterinární Medicína
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Online Access:https://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/vet-201404-0001_acute-phase-proteins-and-their-use-in-the-diagnosis-of-diseases-in-ruminants-a-review.php