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Inflammation
and
Systemic Effects of
Inflammation
Various events in inflammation
are controlled by chemicals.
These are called
Chemical Mediators of Inflammation
(CMOI)
Serotonin
It is derived from platelets. Its role in humans is not well
defined
Actions: Similar to histamine
Kinin System
C5a
Classical
C1
M C3a
LPS
Alternate Cobra venom
polysaccharides
C3b
M
Lectin C1
+ C5b
Plasma
+
MAC
Lectin C6-9
Arachidonic acid metabolites
• It can be
synthesized in the
body from linoleic PG’s Lipoxins
acid liberated liberated
PGs have following pro-inflammatory
properties:
• PGD2, PGE2, and PG2α produces vasodilatation.
Clotting System
is:
– Inactivation of anti-proteases.
Leukocytosis