The acute phase response is a nonspecific body defense seen during acute illnesses and involves the increased production of certain blood proteins termed acute phase proteins . The Il-6 travels through the blood and stimulates the liver to synthesize and secrete the acute phase proteins. This response provides an early defense and enables the body to recognize foreign substances early on in the infection process prior to the full activation and implementation of the immune responses. Discuss why inflammation is an integral part of body defense. While acute inflammation is essentially beneficial to the body, chronic inflammation can prove harmful.
Some people have a condition called hemochromatosis where the body stores excessive amounts of iron.
These people have an increased susceptibility to bacterial infections. All Rights Reserved Please send comments and inquiries to Dr. Gary Kaiser CCBC Catonsville 800 South.