The Biological Context of C-Reactive Protein as a Prognostic Marker in Renal Cell Carcinoma: Studies on the Acute Phase Cytokine Profile

High serum levels of the acute phase protein C-reactive protein (CRP) are associated with an adverse prognosis in renal cancer. The acute phase reaction is cytokine-driven and includes a wide range of inflammatory mediators. This overall profile of the response depends on the inducing event and can...

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Main Authors: Helene Hersvik Aarstad, Gigja Guðbrandsdottir, Karin M. Hjelle, Leif Bostad, Øystein Bruserud, Tor Henrik Anderson Tvedt, Christian Beisland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/12/7/1961