Troponin I

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Also known as:  Cardiac Troponin I

 

Description

Troponin I is a type of Troponin (Endogenous Protein) present in Muscle tissue.

 

Troponin I as a Biomarker

Cardiovascular System

 Troponin I is an extremely specific biomarker when present in Blood Serum following damage to the Heart.  It is usually present INSIDE Cardiac Muscle (Heart Muscle) (as a structural component of Cardiac Muscle) and is released into the Blood only when Cardiac Muscle has been damaged:

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