Human Inflammatory Cytokine multiplex ELISA Kit (IL1 alpha, IL1 beta, IL6, IL8, GM-CSF, IFN-gamma, M

Inflammation is body's protective response to foreign subjects, pathogens, tissue damage, autoimmune and other harmful stimuli. It is initiated by production of a cascade of chemicals and cytokines in affected area. These pro-inflammatory mediators result in vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, influx of blood, plasma leakage, neutrophil and macrophage infiltration and activation. Inflammatory reaction plays an important role in limiting foreign substance and engulfing pathogens and tissue debris.Acute inflammation is the initial phase to eliminate invaded foreign substances, pathogens and other harmful stimuli. If the stimuli persist, chronic inflammation will evolve. Progressive tissue destruction and shifting cell types occurs simultaneously during chronic inflammation. The cytokine profiles that regulate the procedure are different depending on the causes, location and progress of the inflammation.