tulehdusmerkkiaineiden
Tulehdusmerkkiaineet, known in English as inflammatory markers or biomarkers of inflammation, are substances in the blood or other bodily fluids that indicate the presence of inflammation. These markers are often proteins or other molecules whose levels rise or fall in response to inflammatory processes occurring in the body. Their measurement is a key tool in diagnosing and monitoring inflammatory conditions, as well as assessing the severity of an inflammatory response.
Commonly measured tulehdusmerkkiaineet include C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and various cytokines such as
The interpretation of tulehdusmerkkiaineiden levels requires careful consideration in the context of a patient's clinical symptoms