Current analytical strategies for C-reactive protein quantification in blood

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2013

Authors

Manuel Algarra (Author) Other; Diana Gomes (Author) Other; Joaquim C G E Esteves da Silva (Author) FCUP

Journal

Title: Clinica Chimica Acta

Vol. 415

Pages: 1-9

ISSN: 0009-8981

Publisher: Elsevier

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Medical engineering

CORDIS: Physical sciences > Chemistry

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-002-173

DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2012.09.007

Abstract (EN): The measurement of serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels has been given particular interest as a marker of inflammation associated with cardiovascular diseases. CRP belongs to the pentraxin family of proteins and the routine clinical analysis of CRP in blood samples is used as an important factor in primary prevention programmes together with causative and predisposing factors. This review focuses on the most representative methodologies and strategies for CRP detection and quantification that have been recently proposed, as well as reviewing those that are currently being developed for the specific, sensitive, inexpensive and high-throughput blood analysis of this protein.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 9