The acute phase response in horses is a rapid, systemic reaction to tissue injury, infection, exercise or stress, characterised by changes in the concentrations of specific plasma proteins. Key acute ...

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a central acute-phase protein synthesised predominantly by hepatocytes in response to pro-inflammatory cytokines. In its native form, CRP circulates as a cyclic pentamer ...

In the acute phase of critical illness, adults have severe catabolism, inflammation, muscle loss, and gut dysfunction, all of which shape nutritional requirements. Early enteral nutrition supports gut ...