
Farah-MD M. answered 07/28/19
Doctor with great Science knowledge that scored great in Biology MCAT
When studying inflammation and the immune response, yes there are “immune cells” they are mediated to travel to the area of acute inflammation. This concept, which in scientific terms is called chemotaxis and involves interleukin Number 7, and two other mediators- C5a And LTB4, who recruit the neutrophil cells to the area of inflammation or infection site.
On a further note, it should be learned that there are many subtypes of interleukins, and each has its own function. For example, another Interleukin in the immune system process of fever, includes IL-1 in addition to Tumor necrosis factor and Prostaglandin GE2.
Any further immune system or questions on how the inflammation and infection response mechanisms work in the body please don’t hesitate to email or message me! I love Immunology !
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Dr Farah