anti-inflammatory cytokines ↔ inflammation

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Anti-inflammatory cytokines are functionally defined by their ability to reduce or stop inflammation, as described in [1] and [2], and they are specifically produced to promote the resolution of inflammation as noted in [3].

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The Role of Immune Cells in Inflammation jmolpat.com Lukas Freund · Journal of Molecular Pathophysiology 1 fact

claimMacrophages and other immune cells produce anti-inflammatory cytokines, such as Interleukin-10 (IL-10), to promote the resolution of inflammation and tissue repair.

Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Overview | Thermo Fisher Scientific - US thermofisher.com Thermo Fisher Scientific 1 fact

claimPro-inflammatory cytokines promote inflammation, while anti-inflammatory cytokines reduce inflammation and support healing by opposing the actions of pro-inflammatory cytokines.

What are Cytokines? Types & Function - Cleveland Clinic my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic 1 fact

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