Natural
(Non-Specific) Immunity - 5
Four components of the system - continued
4.Inflammatory
barriers:
˜leakage of
serum proteins (acute phase proteins) due to tissue damage
&C-reactive
protein -binds to bacteria and activates complement
&histamine
-increased permeability & vasodilation
&kinins
Lbradykinin -
induces pain
&coagulation
enzymes -clot forms and walls off area of infection
