Research Article

Persistent Unresolved Inflammation in the Mecp2-308 Female Mutated Mouse Model of Rett Syndrome

Table 2

Biological functions and APR role of the differentially expressed plasma proteins in the Mecp2-308 female mouse model.

Protein nameShort nameBiological functions (source: ExPASy)APR proteins

SerotransferrinTRFEIron binding and transport(−)
AlbuminALBUTransport and regulation of colloidal osmotic pressure(−)
Kininogen-1KNG1Mediator of inflammation and coagulation and protease inhibitor(+)
Alpha-fetoproteinFETAInflammation and fatty acid and metal binding(+)
Mannose-binding protein CMBL2Innate immune defense and inflammation modulation(+)
Apolipoprotein A1APOA1Lipid transport and metabolism(−)
Alpha-1-antitrypsinA1ATInflammation, coagulation, and protease inhibition(+)
CD5 antigen-likeCD5LRegulation of mechanisms in inflammatory responsesNA
Alpha-2-macroglobulinA2MInflammation, coagulation, and protease inhibition(+)
Vitamin D-binding proteinVTDBVitamin D sterol carrierNA

APR: acute phase response; (+): positive APR proteins; (−): negative APR proteins; NA: not applicable.