Medical School Pathology: Pathophysiology of Inflammatory Mediators

This video for medical students is an introduction to and overview of the confusing array of inflammatory mediators. IL-1, TNF, chemokines, leukotrienes, oh my! The goal of this video is to provide some context and a framework for thinking of these mediators so you can understand acute and chronic inflammation, autoimmune diseases and the medications used to treat these conditions. Also, a review of the systemic effects of inflammation and acute phase reactants! This material is based on Robbins & Kumar Basic Pathology, 11th edition.