Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: C-reactive protein (CRP), an acute reactant protein and member of the pentraxins family has a primitive defense function against exogenous organisms. Although its production is predominantly under the control of IL-6, IL-1 and tumor necrotic factor also contribute to hepatic synthesis and CRP secretion. CRP is mainly produced in the liver and possibly other tissues, such as atherosclerotic lesions. C-reactive protein (CRP) is associated with increased risk for ca...