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Cytokine Inflammation Profiling

Meaning

Cytokine Inflammation Profiling is a diagnostic methodology that quantifies the circulating levels of specific cytokines, chemokines, and acute-phase proteins to precisely characterize an individual’s systemic inflammatory state. This profile moves beyond general markers like C-reactive protein to identify the specific molecular drivers of inflammation, such as Interleukin-6 (IL-6) or Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α). This precise characterization is essential for identifying subclinical, chronic inflammation that often underlies metabolic and hormonal dysfunction.