Inflammation Markers
Inflammation is the complex biological response of vascular tissues to pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. It is a protective attempt developed by the organism to remove the injurious stimuli as well as initiate the healing process for the tissue. A cascade of biochemical events propagates and matures the inflammatory response, involving the local vascular system, the immune system, and various cells within the injured tissue.
Measurements of cytokine levels are useful for understanding pathogenesis. Cytokines may be pleiotropic (one cytokine, multiple effects), redundant (multiple cytokines, one effect) and antagonistic (one cytokine inhibits another cytokine).
Cytokine actions may be grouped into five broad areas :
- Development of cellular and humoral immune responses
- Induction of inflammation
- Regulation of hematopoiesis
- Control of cellular proliferation and differentiation
- Induction of wound healing (cicatrization)
DIAsource supplies parameters such as Cyclosporine, Interferon Gamma, Interleukines (IL-1B, IL-6, IL-8 ,IL-10) and Tumor Necrosis.
