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Inflammatory Cascade

Meaning

The inflammatory cascade is a complex, highly regulated series of biochemical events and cellular responses initiated by the body’s innate immune system in response to tissue injury, pathogen invasion, or chronic physiological stress. This sequential process involves the rapid release of potent chemical mediators, such as cytokines and chemokines, leading to vascular changes, immune cell recruitment, and ultimately, the localized or systemic manifestation of inflammation. While acute inflammation is a protective and essential response, chronic activation of this cascade contributes to numerous degenerative diseases and hormonal dysregulation.