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IntroductionInflammation is a protective response by the body to ensure removal of detrimental stimuli, as well as a healing process for repairing damaged tissue (Medzhitov, 2008). Inflammation is caused by various factors such as microbial infection, tissue injury, and cardiac infarction. Classically, inflammation is characterized by five symptoms: redness, swelling, heat, pain, and loss of tis..

INTRODUCTIONBacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa are capable of causing infection, potentially leading to death of the host. The host immune system acts as a guardian and defends the body from challenge by pathogens. Both innate and adaptive immune systems contribute to the killing and clearance of invading microbes. Pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) of the innate immune system initiate sen..