inflammation ↔ tissue injury

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Inflammation is a physiological response triggered by tissue injury to remove damaged cells and initiate healing, as described in [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, chronic inflammation can exacerbate tissue injury [4], while the inflammatory process itself works to limit further damage to tissues [5] and [6].

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

claimAnti-inflammatory cytokines stop or lessen inflammation to prevent excessive immune responses that can lead to tissue damage.

claimInflammation serves as a sign that the body's immune cells are fighting invaders or healing tissue damage.

How to reduce inflammation in the body - MD Anderson Cancer Center mdanderson.org MD Anderson Cancer Center 1 fact

claimThe purpose of inflammation is to eliminate the cause of harm, remove damaged tissue, and initiate the healing process.

The Center for Inflammation Science and Systems Medicine wertheim.scripps.ufl.edu University of Florida 1 fact

claimThe protective process of inflammation helps accommodate the influx of immune cells, reduces further tissue damage by limiting excessive usage, and prevents the threat from spreading throughout the body.

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

claimThe inflammatory process involves immune cells flooding a site to destroy foreign invaders and damaged tissue, followed by the recession of inflammation to allow for healing once pathogens are eliminated.

Understanding the Inflammatory and Healing Process - Myo-Fit myofittherapy.com MyoFit Therapy 1 fact

claimExcessive or chronic inflammation can delay the healing process and cause further tissue damage.

Risk Factors: Chronic Inflammation - NCI - National Cancer Institute cancer.gov National Cancer Institute 1 fact

claimInflammation is a normal physiological response that facilitates the healing of injured tissue.