C-Reactive Protein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Immunologic Factor

**Definition:** C-reactive protein (224 aa, ~25 kDa) is encoded by the human CRP gene. This protein is cleaved during biological activation and is associated with host defense mechanisms and inflammatory responses.

**Synonyms:** - C-Reactive Protein [Precursor] - CRP - CRP - Pentraxin 1 - Pentraxin 1, Short