A simple method of preparation of functionally active subunits of C-reactive protein (CRP) is described. Antigenic and biological properties of CRP and its subunits were compared. CRP subunits are shown to differ from the native CRP molecule by antigenicity and mitogenicity. Simultaneously, their capacity to activate human blood phagocytes increases.

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