What Does APRE Stand For?

APRE stands for Acute Phase Responsive Element

APRE, or Acute Phase Responsive Element, refers to specific DNA sequences that regulate the expression of genes in response to inflammatory stimuli. These elements play a crucial role in the acute phase response, a rapid and systemic reaction to injury or infection, facilitating the production of acute phase proteins by the liver. By binding transcription factors, APREs enhance the transcription of genes involved in the immune response, inflammation, and tissue repair, thereby contributing to the body's defense mechanisms.