In the regenerative phase, inflammation-resolving messenger substances are released. Macrophages of type M2 dispose of cell and tissue debris. At the same time, other immune cells begin the first repair measures. Author: 3sat/nano/DOCUVISTA Filmproduktion/Marilena Schulte,Maike Wurtscheid/Jörg Beck
If a foreign body penetrates the skin, phagocytes in the damaged tissue are the first to react. So-called M1-type macrophages release pro-inflammatory messenger substances. These include prostaglandins. These hormones trigger a pain stimulus. Author: 3sat/nano/DOCUVISTA Filmproduktion/Marilena Schu
In the so-called cytokine storm, larger and larger amounts of cytokines are released uncontrollably. They then also "mark" healthy cells and cause the immune cells to attack the body's own tissue. Authors: 3Sat/Nano/docuVista Filmproduktion/Marilena Schulte, Maike Wurtscheid/Jörg Becker, Sergios Ro
