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Inflammatory Cytokine Panels

Meaning

Inflammatory Cytokine Panels are specialized laboratory assays that measure the circulating concentrations of a select group of signaling proteins, known as cytokines, which are crucial mediators of the body’s inflammatory and immune responses. These panels typically quantify both pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α), and anti-inflammatory cytokines. Clinically, they serve as powerful biomarkers for assessing the systemic inflammatory burden, which is a key driver of chronic disease, metabolic dysfunction, and hormonal resistance. Elevated levels often indicate a state of chronic, low-grade inflammation that requires targeted intervention.