Inflammation
Occurs upon infections or noxious stimuli
Eliminates harmful agents (microbes, toxins) and necrotic cells
Initiates the healing process
May injure normal tissues
Too strong response
Prolonged response
Inappropriate
inflammation signs
Heat
Redness
Swelling
Pain
Loss of function
Chemical mediators of inflammation
Vasoactive amines
Eicosanoids
PAF
Cytokines TNF IL-1 chemokines -> acute inflammation
Interferon-y (IFN-y) -> chronic inflammation
Complements components
C3a and C5a
Coagulation and kinin systems
Bradykinin, thrombin, fibrinopeptide s