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Bradykinin

Vasodilators, effects are like histamine (inflammation)complem

Complement

Release histamine from mast cells

C Reactive protein

Protein is an EARLY marker of inflammation

Cytokines

Activates cells and regulates inflammation

Histamine

Stored in mast cells—-cause vasodilation , tissue swelling, and itching

Leukotrines

Stored in mast cell; similar to histamine release

Prostaglandins

Released by mast cells; increase permeability, attracted WBC, cause pain