pro-inflammatory
Triggers bodily inflammation
Pro-inflammatory describes substances, processes, or conditions that promote inflammation in the body.
Cytokines, certain foods, and immune responses can all be pro-inflammatory.
The term appears frequently in medical and nutritional contexts: a pro-inflammatory diet high in processed foods, pro-inflammatory markers in the blood.
The opposite is anti-inflammatory.
Immune signaling proteins
- interleukinsImmune cell signaling proteins
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- COX-2Inducible prostaglandin synthase
Large pathogen-engulfing immune cells
- neutrophilsPathogen-engulfing white blood cells
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
- monocytesCirculating immune phagocytes
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
phagocytes · eosinophils · basophils · lymphocytes · activation · signaling · cascade · innate
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- painBodily or emotional distress
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
warmth · stiffness · soreness · irritation · sensitivity · discomfort · throbbing · burning
Inflamed joint disease
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- asthmaChronic lung inflammation
- colitisInflamed large intestine
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
lupus · psoriasis · obesity · atherosclerosis · sepsis · Crohn's · rheumatoid · ulcerative
cytokines
Immune signaling proteins
- interleukinsImmune cell signaling proteins
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
- histamineAllergy-response compound
COX-2 · IL-6 · interferons
macrophages
Large pathogen-engulfing immune cells
- neutrophilsPathogen-engulfing white blood cells
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
- monocytesCirculating immune phagocytes
T-cells · phagocytes · eosinophils · basophils · lymphocytes · activation · signaling · cascade · innate · adaptive
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
tenderness · warmth · stiffness · soreness · irritation · sensitivity · discomfort · throbbing · burning · acute
arthritis
Inflamed joint disease
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- asthmaChronic lung inflammation
- colitisInflamed large intestine
diabetes · lupus · psoriasis · obesity · atherosclerosis · sepsis · Crohn's · rheumatoid · ulcerative · vasculitis
omega-6
Polyunsaturated fatty acid class
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- trans-fatsArtificially solidified vegetable oils
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
pro-inflammatoryhealing
Restoration of health
protective · reparative · soothing · restorative · healthy
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