Presepsin


Presepsin is a 13-kDa-cleavage product of CD14 receptor.

Function

Presepsin is a soluble Pattern [recognition receptor|PRR]. Presepsin in the circulation is an indicator of monocyte-macrophage activation in response to pathogens.

Clinical relevance

Several clinical studies have demonstrated that presepsin is a specific and sensitive marker for the diagnosis, severity assessment and outcome prediction of sepsis. In addition, presepsin can be used for diagnosing infections in patients with a chronic inflammatory condition, such as liver cirrhosis.