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The immune system is the biological mechanism that initiates and regulates the inflammatory response to protect the body, as described in [1] and [2]. Furthermore, chronic inflammation and pathological conditions like cytokine storms occur when the immune system's inflammatory response becomes dysregulated or persistent, as detailed in [3], [4], [5], and [6].
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Acute vs. chronic inflammation - UCLA Health uclahealth.org 2 facts
claimChronic inflammation occurs when the immune system's inflammatory response continues unchecked, causing the same biochemical processes that help in acute inflammation to become destructive.
claimAn inflammatory response begins with biochemical signals that alert the body to an imbalance, triggering immediate immune system action.
What Is Inflammation? Types, Causes & Treatment my.clevelandclinic.org 1 fact
claimThe immune system initiates an inflammatory response by sending inflammatory cells and cytokines to trap germs or toxins and begin healing injured tissue.
A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai cedars-sinai.org 1 fact
claimA cytokine storm is a physiological process where the body continuously produces inflammatory cells, signaling the immune system to maintain an active inflammatory response.
Understanding chronic inflammation: Causes, symptoms and ... uhc.com 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is defined as inflammation that lasts for a long time and involves the immune system triggering an inflammatory response even when there is no actual danger.
Understanding acute and chronic inflammation - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu 1 fact
claimVisceral fat cells, which surround organs, may be identified as a threat by the immune system, leading to an inflammatory response if a person is overweight.