Impact of Human Genetic Variation on C-Reactive Protein Concentrations and Acute Appendicitis

Impact of Human Genetic Variation on C-Reactive Protein Concentrations and Acute Appendicitis

BackgroundAcute appendicitis is one of the most common abdominal emergencies worldwide. Both environmental and genetic factors contribute to the disease. C-reactive protein (CRP) is an important biomarker in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. CRP concentrations are significantly affected by geneti...

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Main Authors: Isis Ricaño-Ponce, Toon Peeters, Vasiliki Matzaraki, Bert Houben, Ruth Achten, Peter Cools, Mihai G. Netea, Inge C. Gyssens, Vinod Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
C-reactive protein (CRP)
appendicitis
functional genetics
biomarker
quantitative trait
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2022.862742/full

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