Interferons
Ceruloplasmin
C-reactive protein
Dendritic cells
Acute phase reactants
Complement
Haptoglobin
Fibrinogen
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin
Transferrin
Serum amyloid A
Protective marker that increases during inflammation to protect tissues from enzymes of inflammatory cells
Secreted quickly during inflammation; recruits immune cells to site; removes cholesterol from macrophages
Coagulation factor that acts as a barrier to prevent further spread of microorganisms
Bacteria won't survive in high levels of
Proteins for destroying bacteria
Elevated during times of inflammation, can be used to monitor healing
Proteins; nonspecific defense against viruses.
Produced by liver; cause local inflammatory response
Aides in iron metabolism and transports copper - stimulates immune system to fight infections, repair injured tissues, and promote healing
Primary function is phagocytosis, also present antigen to T cells
Protects kidneys from damage by binding to free hemoglobin - used to monitor hemolysis