Type 2 inflammation

Type 2 inflammation (or type 2 immunity) is a pattern of immune response. Its physiological function is to defend the body against helminths, but a dysregulation of the type 2 immune response has been implicated in the pathophysiology of several diseases. Although it has traditionally been associated with tumor promotion, emerging evidence indicates a tumor-suppressive potential.

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