infection ↔ immune cells

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Immune cells are recruited to sites of infection to eliminate pathogens and initiate healing as described in [1], [2], [3], and [4]. These cells are directed by cytokines and chemokines to fight germs [5] and typically undergo cell death once the infection is resolved [6].

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What are Cytokines? Types & Function - Cleveland Clinic my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic 2 facts

claimCytokines signal cell activation by directing immune cells toward infection sites to fight germs and by heightening or lessening processes associated with inflammation.

claimChemokines are a type of cytokine that direct immune cells toward locations in the body where they can fight infection.

A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai cedars-sinai.org Cedars-Sinai 1 fact

claimWhen the body encounters injury or infection, it initiates an inflammatory response by sending immune cells to the site to eliminate bacteria, viruses, dead cells, and debris.

Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Overview | Thermo Fisher Scientific - US thermofisher.com Thermo Fisher Scientific 1 fact

claimPro-inflammatory cytokines regulate growth, cell activation, differentiation, and the homing of immune cells to sites of infection to control and eradicate intracellular pathogens like viruses.

Causes of Inflammation and How It Affects Health chanzuckerberg.com Chan Zuckerberg Initiative 1 fact

claimAcute inflammation functions as the body’s natural defense against infection or injury, triggering an inflammatory response that directs immune cells to the injury site to initiate healing.

Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia chop.edu Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 1 fact

claimMost immune cells activated during an infection die during or shortly after the infection.