Haptoglobin and Its Related Protein, Zonulin—What Is Their Role in Spondyloarthropathy?

Haptoglobin and Its Related Protein, Zonulin—What Is Their Role in Spondyloarthropathy?

Haptoglobin (Hp) is an acute phase protein which supports the immune response and protects tissues from free radicals. Its concentration correlates with disease activity in spondyloarthropathies (SpAs). The Hp polymorphism determines the functional differences between Hp1 and Hp2 protein products. T...

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Main Authors: Magdalena Chmielińska, Marzena Olesińska, Katarzyna Romanowska-Próchnicka, Dariusz Szukiewicz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
haptoglobin polymorphism
inflammation
pathogenesis
spondyloarthropathy
zonulin
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/5/1131

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