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English term
anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide
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Harvard Health Publishing:
An antibody used to help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis.
Example sentences:
Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) detection is one of the latest markers that have been introduced for the diagnosis of RA. (National Center for Biotechnology Info)
Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) is an antibody present in most rheumatoid arthritis patients. Levels of anti-CCP can be detected in a patient through a simple blood test. A positive anti-CCP test result can be used in conjunction with other blood tests, imaging tests, and/or physical examination findings to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis. (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies distinguish hepatitis B virus (HBV)-associated arthropathy from concomitant rheumatoid arthritis in patients with chronic HBV infection. (Europe PMC)
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