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Calprotectin in Lung Diseases [PDF]
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021 Calprotectin (CLP) is a heterodimer formed by two S-100 calcium-binding cytosolic proteins, S100A8 and S100A9. It is a multifunctional protein expressed mainly by neutrophils and released extracellularly by activated or damaged cells mediating a broad range of physiological and pathological responses.
Ourania S Kotsiou +2 more
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Fecal calprotectin concentration in neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis [PDF]
Korean Journal of Pediatrics, 2014 PurposeAmong the many factors associated with acute intestinal mucosal infection, numerous studies have proposed the usefulness of fecal calprotectin.
Jung Min Yoon +5 more
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BMJ Open Respiratory Research, 2021 Background Non-invasive biomarkers for the assessment of disease severity in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) are urgently needed. Calprotectin belongs to the S-100 proteins produced by neutrophils, which likely contribute to IPF pathogenesis ...
Maria Molina-Molina +7 more
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From bench to bedside: Calprotectin (S100A8/S100A9) as a biomarker in rheumatoid arthritis
Frontiers in Immunology, 2022 S100A9/S100A8 (calprotectin), a member of the S100 protein family, has been shown to play a pivotal role in innate immunity activation. Calprotectin plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), as it triggers chemotaxis ...
José Inciarte-Mundo +3 more
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Diagnostics, 2020 Background: Calprotectin is present in the cytosol of neutrophil granulocytes and released upon activation. Fecal calprotectin is applied in the clinical management of inflammatory bowel disease whereas serum calprotectin has been discussed as a ...
Theresa H. Wirtz +16 more
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Measurement of calprotectin in faeces [PDF]
Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening, 2009 Calprotectin is a calcium-binding protein found in neutrophils. Increased levels are found in stools after mucosal damage due to inflammation, which causes influx of neutrophils into the gut lumen.This article is based on a review of the most pertinent publications found on Medline and our clinical experience from more than 10 years of using the test ...
Jørgen, Jahnsen +2 more
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Fecal calprotectin levels in Helicobacter pylori gastritis in children
The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, 2020 Background. Fecal calprotectin is an important inflammatory marker in intestinal diseases and is not routinely used in the upper gastrointestinal system disorders.
Özlem Yüksel Aksoy +4 more
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Accuracy of three different fecal calprotectin tests in the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease [PDF]
Intestinal Research, 2016 Background/AimsSeveral studies have found that the measurement of fecal calprotectin is useful for the early diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Hui Won Jang +6 more
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Annals of Hepatology, 2021 Introduction: Acute decompensation (AD) of cirrhosis is associated with systemic inflammation and increased circulating cytokines. The use of inflammatory markers, such as calprotectin, could provide information on the role of the immune response in the ...
Camila Matiollo +10 more
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AZITHROMYCIN DECREASE SALIVA CALPROTECTIN IN PATIENTS WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASES. [PDF]
Journal of IMAB, 2014 Objective: Calprotectin is a calcium binding heterocomplex protein which appear to have regulatory functions in the inflammatory process. Epithelial cells which expressing calprotectin are more resistant to bacterial invasion .
Vladimir E. Panov +5 more
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