title: Amyloid P component--a special type of collagen?
abstract: The localization of amyloid P-components is demonstrated by immunofluorescence microscopy in normal human tissue (kidney, spleen, liver). The relation to collagen and to amyloidosis is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000682:Amyloid / Q000276:immunology; D000818:Animals; D003094:Collagen; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006041:Goats / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007106:Immune Sera / Q000032:analysis; D007668:Kidney / Q000032:analysis; D008099:Liver / Q000032:analysis; D008875:Middle Aged; D013154:Spleen / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D000682:Amyloid; D007106:Immune Sera; D003094:Collagen