CRP
Function
Displays several functions associated with host defense: it promotes agglutination, bacterial capsular swelling, phagocytosis and complement fixation through its calcium-dependent binding to phosphorylcholine. Can interact with DNA and histones and may scavenge nuclear material released from damaged circulating cells (By similarity).
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the pentraxin family.
Tissue Specificity
Found in plasma.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
Alternative names
PTX1, CRP, C-reactive protein