C-reactive protein : new research / Satoshi Nagasawa, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Nagasawa, Satoshi.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

C-reactive protein.

Acute phase proteins.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (373 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Biomedical Books, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein produced as part of the inflammatory process. It is a routine test for heart failure; high levels of CRP may predict a bad outcome (however, it is an unreliable test for heart failure, because inflammation from other causes also raises CRP). CRP is a plasma protein, an acute phase protein produced by the liver and by adipocytes. It is a member of the pentraxin family of proteins. It is not related to C-peptide or protein C. This book presents the latest research from around the world in this field.

Contents:

Intro

C-Reactive Protein: New Research

Contents

Preface

Major Modifiable Risk Factors and C-Reactive Protein

Abstract

Introduction

Major Modifiable Risk Factors and CRP

CRP as a Mediator of CVD Events

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

C-Reactive Protein: A Literature Review of Its Implications in Psychiatric Disorders

Methods

1. CRP and Depression

2. CRP and Bipolar Disorder

3. CRP and Schizophrenia

4. Conclusions

Role of C-Reactive Protein in Renal Transplantation

Data Pertaining to Pre-Transplant CRP Determinations

Data Pertaining to Post-Transplant CRP Determinations

CRP and Its Role in Coronary Heart Disease: New Research Developments

C-Reactive Protein: A Useful Tool for Evaluation of Clinical Activity in Crohn's Disease?

Pathophysiological Aspects of Role of CRP in Activity of Crohn's Disease

Correlation Studies of CRP Levels and Crohn's Disease Activity

Limitation of CRP in Predicting Disease Activity

Reference

Research and Review Studies

C-Reactive Protein and Post-Intervention Coronary Restenosis

Abbreviations

High-Sensitivity CRP Assays

CRP Response to PCI

Baseline CRP Measurement and Risk Stratification

Prognostic Significance of CRP

The Issue of Restenosis

The Link between Inflammation and Restenosis

The Importance of Investigating the Association of CRP to Restenosis

The Role of CRP in Restenosis

Pioneering Evidence Linking CRP to Restenosis

The Origin of CRP in Restenotic Lesions

Hypothetical Mechanisms of Restenosis Induction by CRP

Future Directions for Investigating CRP/Restenosis Relationship

References.

C-Reactive Protein and Cardiovascular Disease: Lessons Learned from Studying Genetically Engineered Mice

C-Reactive Protein Basics: Molecular Structure and Ligand Binding

The CRP Transgenic Mouse Model

Regulation of CRP Expression

CRP Promotes Arterial Thrombosis

CRP Accelerates Atherosclerosis

CRP Exacerbates Vascular Injury Response

The Role of Exercise in Modulating Circulating Concentrations of C-Reactive Protein: A Critical Review

C-Reactive Protein as Indicator of Risk and Predictor of Mortality

Potential of Exercise to Reduce Circulating Levels of CRP

Physical Activity and CRP: Cross Sectional Studies

Physical Activity and CRP: Exercise Interventions

Confounding Variables in Exercise and CRP Research

C-Reactive Protein Concentrations in Schoolchildren: Relationships with Adiposity, Physical Fitness and Physical Activity

Method

Statistical Analysis

Results

Discussion

C-Reactive Protein: FCR Receptor-Mediated Effects on Human Peripheral Blood Basophils In Vitro

Materials and Methods

Results and Discussion

Acknowledgment

Role of CRP and Natural IgM in Infection, Atherosclerosis and Ischemia Reperfusion Injury

CRP and Anti-PC IgM in the Innate Immune Response

CRP and Anti-PC IgM in Atherosclerosis

CRP and Natural IgM Antibody in Ischemia Reperfusion Injury

Conclusions

Diagnostic Accuracy of C-Reactive Protein in Neonatal Infection: Introduction of a High-Sensitivity Analytic Method in Its Diagnosis

Controversy over the Utility of CRP in Clinical Evaluation of Neonatal Infection.

Serum hsCRP Kinetics in Healthy Newborns Immediately after Birth

Single-Time-Point Assessment versus Serial Evaluation of CRP for the Diagnosis of Neonatal Infection

A Systematic Review for the Diagnostic Accuracy of CRP in Neonatal Infection

C-Reactive Protein as a Biomarker in Bacterial Infection

Diagnosis of Infection

Evaluation of Therapy

Present and Future Perspectives of Anti-Inflammatory Approach in Atherosclerosis Treatment

Therapeutical Interventions-Today

Therapeutical Interventions - Future

Kinetics of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in Delirious and non Delirious Elderly Medical Impatients

Conclusion and Further Research

C-Reactive Protein in Tropical Medicine

C-Reactive Protein in Malaria

C-Reactive Protein in Tuberculosis

C-Reactive Protein in Leprosy

Laboratory Medicine for C-Reactive Protein

Pre-Analytical Phase for C-Reactive Protein

Analytical Phase for C-Reactive Protein

Post-Analytical Phase for C-Reactive Protein

C-Reactive Protein: Structure, Synthesis and Function

Background and History

Structure

Synthesis

Function and Effects

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-60876-824-4

OCLC:

923659718