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Inflammation is a protective biological response directly triggered by pathogens as harmful stimuli [1], [2], [3], [4], [5]. Pathogens provoke immune cells like macrophages and cytokines to cause and modulate inflammation while destroying invaders [6], [7], [8].
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Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia chop.edu 1 fact
claimMacrophages primarily destroy pathogens, signal the innate immune response, and cause inflammation, though they are also capable of serving as antigen-presenting cells.
Inflammation: The Cause of All Diseases - PMC pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimInflammation is an essential biological process that serves as the body's first line of defense against harmful stimuli, including pathogens and damaged cells.
How to reduce inflammation in the body - MD Anderson Cancer Center mdanderson.org 1 fact
claimInflammation is the body's natural protective response to injury, infection, or harmful stimuli such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, with the purpose of eliminating the cause of harm, removing damaged tissue, and starting the healing process.
In brief: What is an inflammation? - InformedHealth.org - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimCommon causes of inflammation include pathogens (bacteria, viruses, or fungi), external injuries (scrapes or foreign objects like thorns), and the effects of chemicals or radiation.
The Role of Immune Cells in Inflammation jmolpat.com 1 fact
claimInflammation is a complex biological response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants.
Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Overview | Thermo Fisher Scientific - US thermofisher.com 1 fact
claimCytokines are small secreted proteins that act as key modulators of inflammation and are produced in response to invading pathogens to stimulate, recruit, and proliferate immune cells.
A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai cedars-sinai.org 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.
Causes of Inflammation and How It Affects Health chanzuckerberg.com 1 fact
claimInflammation is caused by pathogens, such as bacteria or viruses, and external injuries, such as scraping a knee or getting a splinter.