Parameter
| Biomarker | CRP | Full name | C-reactive protein | Molecular Type | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | / | Molecular Weight | / | Core Functional Dimensions | Diagnosis, screening |
| Disease | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Disease Subtypes | / | ||
| Organ | Lung | Test Sample / Technology Platform | Blood (immunoassay technology) | ||
| Pathobiological Mechanisms | In patients with COPD, especially in the acute exacerbation phase, the inflammatory response is enhanced and blood levels are elevated, which is associated with the risk of complications and mortality | ||||
| Clinical Availability Status | Clinically available / Research-validated: for assessment of inflammatory status | ||||
| Notes and Dynamics | Non-COPD-specific and elevated in other inflammatory states | ||||