Mean values for CRP on 0–24 h were; 44.9 ± 57.1 (mild AP), 90.3 ± 94.3 (moderately severe AP), 170 ± 110.6 (severe AP) and on 25–48 h; 115.8 ± 95.1 (mild AP), 264.0 ± 126.0 (moderately severe AP) and 302.3 ± 147.0 (severe AP). The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is alkaline phosphatase measurement.