TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 9908

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Inflammatory response

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 9909

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Inflammasomes

Multiprotein complex that promotes inflammation by processing inactive precursor forms of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1 and IL-18.

Proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β, TNF, and IL-6. 

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 9910

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Inflammatory response

Inflammation may be acute (short-term effects)—for example, in response to local tissue damage.

it may be chronic (long term), contributing to conditions such as arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, cardiovascular disease, and Type 2 diabetes.

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 9911

#XL - T Zoology

Arachidonic acid and some eicosanoid derivatives

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 9912

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Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)

Enzyme responsible for the formation from arachidonic acid of prostaglandins and other pro-inflammatory mediators.

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 9913

#XL - T Zoology

Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites