BMC Immunology has published this Collection on Innate immunity and inflammation.
Innate immunity and inflammation are fundamental aspects of the body's defense system, acting as the first line of protection against invading pathogens and tissue damage. Innate immunity, via various specialized cells, molecules, and pathways allows the body to recognize and respond to foreign substances, and activate the inflammatory response. Inflammation recruits immune cells, releases inflammatory mediators, and activates pathways to restore homeostasis. This interplay between innate immunity and inflammation helps contain infections, eliminate pathogens, and initiate tissue repair processes. Exploring the intricate relationship between innate immunity and inflammation will help researchers decipher the etiology of various diseases and also provides opportunities for targeted therapeutic interventions.
In publishing this Collection, BMC Immunology brings together cutting-edge research in topics that contribute to our understanding of the innate immune response and inflammation. Research in scope for this Collection included, but was not limited to submissions related to:
- The cellular components of the innate immune system
- The mechanisms and signaling pathways involved in innate immune responses and inflammation
- The role and function of inflammatory mediators
- Pattern recognition receptors and pathogen detection
- Mechanisms of pathogen clearance and destruction in innate immunity
- Cross talk and interactions in innate immunity and inflammation
- Role of innate immunity and inflammation in disease, including autoimmune disease, chronic inflammatory diseases, infectious disease, and cancer
- Novel therapeutic approaches that target innate immunity for treating inflammatory disease
This Collection is aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Wellbeing. By exploring the intricate mechanisms of innate immune responses and inflammation, researchers in this field contribute to the development of effective strategies for disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, ultimately promoting better health outcomes for individuals and communities.
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