Search Results For inflammation

An abbreviation for Phospholipase A2, which is a key enzyme involved in the release of arachidonic acid (AA) from the cell membrane. Inhibition of PLA2 by lipocortins causes a decrease in inflammation.

A key enzyme involved in the release of arachidonic acid (AA) from the cell membrane. Inhibition of PLA2 by lipocortins causes a decrease in inflammation.

A class of prostaglandins that is known to have pro-inflammatory effects such as increasing pain, decreasing oxygen flow, constricting airways, and increasing inflammation.

Classes of prostaglandins that are known to have anti-inflammatory effects such as decreasing pain, increasing oxygen flow, dilating airways, and decreasing inflammation.

The reaction that occurs when the immune system fights back against injury or infection in a particular part of the body. That part of the body is called ‘inflamed’, and may look red and swollen. Also known as inflammation.

A medicine that helps relieve pain, fever, and inflammation. Ibuprofen stops prostaglandin synthesis and acts as a PPAR-gamma activator. Common brand names include Motrin® and Advil®.

An enzyme that leads to the production of leukotrienes, which are chemicals that contribute significantly to inflammation.

An enzyme that breaks down heme and plays various roles in the processes of oxidative stress and inflammation.

Abbreviation for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which are compounds that significantly reduce the inflammatory response by interfering with the cyclooxygenase pathway, reducing the level of compounds that allow inflammation to occur.

Compounds that significantly reduce the inflammatory response by interfering with the cyclooxygenase pathway, reducing the level of compounds that allow inflammation to occur.

An enzyme that produces leukotrienes, chemicals that contribute significantly to inflammation.

One form of the cyclooxygenase enzyme. COX-2 enzymes are often produced during inflammatory responses and are responsible for the synthesis of prostaglandins that mediate inflammation.

A chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation in the brain.

A drug widely used for relieving pain and reducing fever in adults. It also relieves mild itching and reduces swelling and inflammation. Use of aspirin by children has been linked to the occurrence of a disorder known as Reye’s Syndrome.

A disease characterized by joint inflammation. Joint injury can be caused by trauma or aging. The general term arthritis includes over 100 kinds of diseases, most of which last for life. In many forms of arthritis, injury is caused by the uncontrolled inflammation of autoimmune disease, in which the immune…

Reducing inflammation. Many substances, including the drug aspirin, have anti-inflammatory effects.

A skin inflammation affecting approximately 80% of people between the ages of 12 and 24. Located in each hair follicle is a gland that lubricates the skin. If some oil gets trapped in the gland, bacteria multiply in the pit and the skin becomes inflamed.

A class of powerful inflammatory mediators. Leukotrienes are important in inflammation and allergic reactions because of their ability to constrict blood vessels and attract various types of immune cells.