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Inflammation directly impacts specific target tissues [1], resolves prior to the formation of new tissue during wound healing [2], and is initiated by effector cells differentiated within tissues [3].

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The components of the immune system - Immunobiology - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Janeway CA Jr, Travers P, Walport M · Garland Science 1 fact
claimMacrophages and mast cells complete their differentiation in tissues, where they function as effector cells in host defense and initiate inflammation.
Causes of Inflammation and How It Affects Health chanzuckerberg.com Chan Zuckerberg Initiative 1 fact
claimInflammation has a layered impact on human biology, ranging from systemic effects on the whole body, such as fever, to effects on specific target cells and tissues.
Wound healing stages: What to look for healthpartners.com HealthPartners 1 fact
claimWhile full wound healing can take a year or more, a wound should typically begin to look better after about one week, at which point inflammation should be mostly resolved and the body should be focused on creating new tissue.