Journal
MODERN RHEUMATOLOGY
Volume 19, Issue 5, Pages 469-477Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1007/s10165-009-0211-z
Keywords
Acute-phase proteins; C-reactive protein; Erythrocyte sedimentation rate; Inflammatory response; Rheumatic diseases
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- Federico Foundation
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Inflammation is a hallmark of rheumatic diseases. The response to tissue injury comprises a series of changes which result in the shedding of pathogens, limitation of tissue damage and restoration of affected structures. These changes depend on increased or decreased serum concentrations of certain proteins known as inflammatory biomarkers. Laboratory analysis of these markers, together with clinical data and other complementary tests enable the assessment of disease activity and treatment response and can indicate the presence of infection. The screening tests currently available for identifying inflammatory activity include the determination of C-reactive protein level and erythrocyte sedimentation rate as well as protein electrophoresis. Here, we review the characteristics of a number of inflammatory biomarkers and their use in the assessment of inflammatory activity in rheumatic diseases.
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