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protein in white blood cells indicating inflammation

Calprotectin is a protein found in white blood cells that plays a role in the body's immune response by binding to and sequestering metals needed by bacteria, thus inhibiting their growth. Elevated levels of calprotectin in stool or blood can be a marker of inflammation, often used to help diagnose conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or infections.