Description
C-reactive protein, encoded by the CRP gene in rabbits, serves various functions related to host defense. It facilitates agglutination, bacterial capsular swelling, phagocytosis, and complement fixation by binding to phosphorylcholine in a calcium-dependent manner. Additionally, it can interact with DNA and histones, potentially scavenging nuclear material released from damaged circulating cells. Rabbit CRP may play an important role in inflammatory responses by regulating platelet function. Rabbit CRP may play a role similar to human CRP in the immune response