Could a new class of drugs rebalance the body and prevent excessive inflammation?
When the body has been injured or is under attack from disease or other stressors, an important balancing act takes place. Pain, swelling, heat, and redness are often signs the body is responding to stop any immediate damage and begin the healing process. Sometimes, inflammation can become chronic and work against the body, harming healthy tissue and possibly triggering diseases including heart disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and even some forms of cancer. A natural anti-inflammatory response usually kicks in to prevent these harmful effects, but sometimes persistent infection, environmental factors, or autoimmune diseases prevent the body from hitting the brakes on inflammation.
