C-reactive protein
annular pentameric protein found in blood plasma whose circulating concentrations rise in response to inflammation
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C-reactive protein
Summary
C-reactive protein is a protein[1]. It ranks in the top 0.41% of protein entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,848 views/month, #4 of 987).[2]
Key Facts
- C-reactive protein's instance of is recorded as protein[3].
- C-reactive protein is part of Pentraxin[4].
- C-reactive protein is part of Concanavalin A-like lectin/glucanase domain superfamily[5].
- C-reactive protein is part of Pentraxins[6].
- C-reactive protein comprises Pentaxin, conserved site[7].
- C-reactive protein's molecular function is recorded as low-density lipoprotein particle receptor binding[8].
- C-reactive protein's molecular function is recorded as calcium ion binding[9].
- C-reactive protein's molecular function is recorded as virion binding[10].
- C-reactive protein's molecular function is recorded as complement component C1q complex binding[11].
- C-reactive protein's molecular function is recorded as protein binding[12].
- C-reactive protein's molecular function is recorded as metal ion binding[13].
- C-reactive protein's molecular function is recorded as low-density lipoprotein particle binding[14].
- C-reactive protein's molecular function is recorded as choline binding[15].
- C-reactive protein's molecular function is recorded as identical protein binding[16].
- C-reactive protein's molecular function is recorded as complement component C1q complex binding[17].
- C-reactive protein's molecular function is recorded as low-density lipoprotein particle binding[18].
- C-reactive protein's cell component is recorded as extracellular region[19].
- C-reactive protein's cell component is recorded as extracellular space[20].
- C-reactive protein's cell component is recorded as extracellular space[21].
- C-reactive protein's biological process is recorded as negative regulation of lipid storage[22].
- C-reactive protein's biological process is recorded as positive regulation of superoxide anion generation[23].
- C-reactive protein's biological process is recorded as positive regulation of gene expression[24].
- C-reactive protein's biological process is recorded as inflammatory response[25].
- C-reactive protein's biological process is recorded as acute-phase response[26].
- C-reactive protein's biological process is recorded as negative regulation of macrophage derived foam cell differentiation[27].
Why It Matters
C-reactive protein ranks in the top 0.41% of protein entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,848 views/month, #4 of 987).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] It is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]