Table I.
List of Common Acute Phase Proteins and Their Commonly Used Acronyms and Activities
| Acronym | Acute phase protein | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| AAT | Alpha-1 antitrypsin | Protease inhibition |
| ACT | Alpha-1 antichymotrypsin | Protease inhibition |
| AGP | Alpha-1 acid glycoprotein | Bind drugs and LPS |
| ALB | Albumin | Transport protein |
| A2M | Alpha-2 macroglobulin | Protease inhibition |
| CP | Ceruloplasmin | Transport copper, protect from iron-mediated oxidative injury |
| CRP | C-reactive protein | Enhance opsonization, activate complement, induce cytokines, inhibit chemotaxis |
| FIB | Fibrinogen | Substrate for fibrin, tissue repair |
| HP | Haptoglobin | Bind hemoglobin, bacteriostatic |
| MAP | Pig major acute phase protein | Trypsin inhibition |
| SAA | Serum amyloid A | Chemotaxis, anti-inflammatory activity |
| SAP | Serum amyloid P | Enhance opsonization, activate complement |
| TN | Transferrin | Sequestration of iron |