Serum Amyloid A Protein

**Definition:** An ACUTE PHASE REACTION protein present in low concentrations in normal sera, but found at higher concentrations in sera of older persons and in patients with AMYLOIDOSIS. It is the circulating precusor of amyloid A protein, which is found deposited in AA type AMYLOID FIBRILS.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.049.407.750 - D12.776.124.050.725

**Synonyms:** - Amyloid A Precursor - Amyloid A Protein-Related Serum Component - Amyloid Protein AA Precursor - Amyloid Protein SAA - Amyloid Serum Protein SAA - Amyloid-Related Serum Protein (SAA) - Serum A Related Protein - Serum Amyloid A - Serum Amyloid Protein A