title: [Haptoglobin in various diseases].
abstract: The clinical significance of haptoglobin (Hp) can be seen in the fact that its serum concentration shows a specific pattern in certain diseases and under various therapeutic measures. The determination of Hp is not only indicated in haemolytic anaemias, but also in liver and kidney diseases, infections, diseases of the connective tissue, malignant tumours, and under certain therapeutic conditions.
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000097:blood; D003095:Collagen Diseases / Q000097:blood; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000097:blood; D004064:Digestive System / Q000098:blood supply; D006242:Haptoglobins / Q000032:analysis; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000097:blood; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000097:blood; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000097:blood; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000097:blood; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D006242:Haptoglobins
vernacular_title: Ubersicht Das Haptoglobin bei verschiedenen Erkrankungen.