Chemicals that transmit information between cells are termed a chemical mediator (a.k.a. signaling mediator or signaling molecule). A number of chemicals produced by the immune system are associated with the allergy response and inflammation.
Examples of inflammatory chemical mediators associated with allergies include:
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Cytokines (chemokines, lymphokines and interleukins) Learn about this diverse, multi-functional group of immune system messenger molecules that play a notable role in inflammation associated with allergies. In particular, chemokines, lymphokines and interleukins will be explored. |
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Eicosanoid inflammatory mediators (leukotrienes and prostaglandins) Discover through the use of schematics how eicosanoids are synthesized in the body and the role omega-3 and omega-6 have in this process. Moreover, understand why eicosanoids, leukotrienes and prostaglandins influence inflammation and allergies. |
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Histamine Possibly the most widely known inflammatory chemical mediator involved in an allergy response is discussed here. |