Svensk definition
Proteiner som utsöndras i större eller mindre mängd i blodet av hepatocyter i samband med skada, inflammation eller sjukdom. Dessa proteiner tjänar som hämmare eller mediatorer av inflammatoriska förl opp. Vissa akutfasproteiner har använts för diagnostiska ändamål.
Engelsk definition
Proteins that are secreted into the blood in increased or decreased quantities by hepatocytes in response to trauma, inflammation, or disease. These proteins can serve as inhibitors or mediators of the inflammatory processes. Certain acute-phase proteins have been used to diagnose and follow the course of diseases or as tumor markers.
Svenska synonymer
Proteiner, akutfas
Engelska synonymer
Acute Phase Proteins — Acute-Phase Protein — Acute Phase Protein — Protein, Acute-Phase — Acute Phase Reactant — Phase Reactant, Acute — Reactant, Acute Phase — Acute-Phase Reactants — Acute Phase Reactants — Reactants, Acute-Phase — Reactants, Acute Phase — Acute-Phase Reactant — Reactant, Acute-Phase — Proteins, Acute-Phase — Proteins, Acute Phase — Acute-Phase Glycoproteins — Acute Phase Glycoproteins — Glycoproteins, Acute-Phase — Acute-Phase Glycoprotein — Acute Phase Glycoprotein — Glycoprotein, Acute-Phase