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Definition of Cyclic citrullinated peptide
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Cyclic citrullinated peptide: A circular peptide containing the amino acid citrulline. Abbreviated CCP. Autoantibodies directed against CCP are found in people with rheumatoid arthritis.