title: [The inflammatory process].
abstract: Foremost among the various mechanisms which have developed during the evolution of living creatures are those taking place during the inflammatory process, triggering defense mechanisms vs. chemical, physical and biological toxic agents. The present review aims at explaining some of the physiopathological mechanisms which play a role during inflammation.
authors: Istito di Medicina Interna, Malattie Infettive e Immunopatologia dell'Università di Milano.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Froldi
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Lazzarin
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Zanussi
mesh_terms: D000936:Antigen-Antibody Complex; D003167:Complement Activation; D003165:Complement System Proteins / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000276:immunology / Q000503:physiopathology; D007378:Interleukins / Q000276:immunology; D008264:Macrophages / Q000276:immunology; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000096:biosynthesis
chemical_list: D000936:Antigen-Antibody Complex; D007378:Interleukins; D011453:Prostaglandins; D003165:Complement System Proteins
vernacular_title: Il processo infiammatorio.