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Inflammation and homeostasis are linked as the immune system regulates inflammation to maintain homeostatic balance [1], while chronic diseases often manifest through the simultaneous disruption of both processes [2]. This interplay is a recognized area of study regarding disease susceptibility [3].
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Homeostatic medicine: a strategy for exploring health and disease link.springer.com 1 fact
claimThe immune system maintains homeostasis through immune surveillance, sensing metabolic changes, and controlling inflammation caused by external stimuli, serving as the body's primary defense against harmful stimuli and antigens, according to Weisberg et al. (2021).
Acute vs. chronic inflammation - UCLA Health uclahealth.org 1 fact
claimInflammation functions as a biological mechanism that helps the body restore homeostasis when external conditions cause imbalances.
Inflammation and aging: signaling pathways and intervention ... nature.com 1 fact
referenceKotas, M. E. & Medzhitov, R. (2015) discussed the relationship between homeostasis, inflammation, and disease susceptibility.
Physiology, Homeostasis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimDiseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and atherosclerosis involve both the disturbance of homeostasis and the presence of inflammation.