Fatty Acid Binding Protein 2, Intestinal (FABP2) protein
Description
FABP is a newly introduced plasma marker of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The plasma kinetics of FABP (15 kDa) closely resemble those of myoglobin in that elevated plasma concentrations are found within 2 hours after AMI and return to normal generally within 18 to 24 hours. FABP is a useful biochemical marker for the early assessment or exclusion of AMI. FABP also appears to be a useful plasma marker for the estimation of myocardial infarct size. Description: Human cardiac muscle tissue. Alternative Names: Fatty Acid Binding Protein