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Plasma proteins include
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antibodies, complement and other chemical mediators of inflammation
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Neutrophils
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AKA: PMN leukocytes, granuloctes.
Primary effectors of acute inflammation. 24-48hr effect, then they apoptose and get replaced by macrophages. Some continue to predominate in certain infections. |
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lymphocytes
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Involved in chronic inflammation >48hrs
Cell mediated cytotoxicity. (ex: t & B cells) |
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Eosinophils
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chronic inflammation against parasitic infections. Secrete major basic protein from their granules which are toxic to parasites
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Basophils/Mast Cells
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Produce histamine and other vascular response mediators. Can continue production of proinflammatory cytokines in chronic inflammation
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