Review Article

C-Reactive Protein: An In-Depth Look into Structure, Function, and Regulation

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Key participations of C-reactive protein in atherosclerosis. (a) Activation of the complement system. (b) Activation of different receptors in inflammatory cells. (c) Extracellular matrix remodeling. (d) Interaction with lipoprotein. (e) Impaired nitric oxide synthesis. (f) Cell recruitment (see text for further details).