C-reactive protein: A ‘golden marker’ for inflammation and ...

C-reactive protein, a pentameric protein pro-duced by the liver, has emerged as the “golden marker” for inflammation. It has been evalu-ated in many phases of coronary disease and has proven to be a reliable predictor of cardio - vascular risk. Recent evidence lends support to the con - cept that CRP plays a direct role in promoting ................
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