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Inflammatory Mediators

Meaning

Inflammatory Mediators are a diverse group of biologically active molecules, including specific cytokines, chemokines, and eicosanoids, which are released by various cell types, particularly immune cells, that regulate the body’s inflammatory and immune responses. These powerful signals initiate and propagate the complex cascade of inflammation, which is the body’s protective response to injury or infection. Chronically elevated levels of these mediators are strongly linked to systemic inflammation and endocrine dysfunction, negatively impacting hormonal sensitivity and production.