C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute-phase protein that serves as a key biomarker of inflammation in cattle, similar to its role in other mammals. Synthesized primarily in the liver, bovine CRP levels rise rapidly in response to infection, tissue injury, or inflammatory stimuli, typically under the regulation of proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). In healthy cows, baseline CRP concentrations are generally low, but they can increase several-fold during acute or chronic inflammatory conditions, reflecting the animal’s immune status and systemic response.
In research settings, bovine CRP is widely used as a quantitative indicator to study the immune response, disease pathogenesis, and the efficacy of therapeutic interventions. It provides a sensitive measure for monitoring inflammatory processes associated with bacterial infections (such as mastitis, metritis, or pneumonia) and stress-induced immune modulation. In clinical or veterinary diagnostic applications, CRP measurement can aid in early disease detection, evaluation of treatment response, and differentiation between bacterial and non-bacterial causes of inflammation. Its rapid kinetics and relatively short half-life make it particularly valuable for tracking the progression and resolution of inflammation in both experimental and field settings.
This product is manufactured in USA by Eagle Biosciences.
| Size | 1 x 96 Well |
| Dynamic Range | 1.56 ng/mL – 100 ng/mL |
| Incubation Time | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Sample Type | Milk, Plasma, Serum |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| Alternative Names | Bovine pentraxin, bovine acute phase protein, bovine serum amyloid P component, and bovine C-reactive peptide. |