Serum Amyloid P-Component

**Definition:** Amyloid P component is a small, non-fibrillar glycoprotein found in normal serum and in all amyloid deposits. It has a pentagonal (pentaxin) structure. It is an acute phase protein, modulates immunologic responses, inhibits ELASTASE, and has been suggested as an indicator of LIVER DISEASE.

**Tree numbers:** - D09.400.430.940 - D12.776.049.407.875 - D12.776.124.050.001.730 - D12.776.395.690

**Synonyms:** - Amyloid P Component