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acute phase response
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is a result of immune system activation, and is induced by IL-1 (which starts the process), IL-6 and TNF-alpha
In response to these cytokines, the liver produces acute phase proteins, most notably c-reactive proteins (CRP), serum amyloid protein, complement proteins, fibrinogen (which is part of the clotting cascade), and other proteins. |
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clinical features of the acute phase response
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fever
increased deep sleep sleepiness during waking hours decreased appetite body protein breakdown hypotension |
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classical pathway
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ag-ab:c1
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