innate immune system ↔ inflammation

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Inflammation is the complex process by which the innate immune system responds to harmful stimuli like pathogens and toxins [1], and is caused by innate immune cells such as macrophages that signal the innate immune response [2].

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Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia chop.edu Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 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.

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

claimInflammation is the complex process by which the innate immune system responds to harmful stimuli, including trauma, toxins, and invading pathogens like bacteria and viruses.