Inflammation - 4
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Types of inflammatory reactions: - continued
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Antibody-Mediated Inflammation - type I hypersensitivity
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observed as an immediate skin reaction
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caused by mast cells/basophils releasing mediators
such as:
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histamine
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vasodilator & smooth muscle
constrictor
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prostaglandins
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increased vascular permeability
& platelet aggregator
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cytokines
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products produced by one cell
that affects another cell
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