List of Tables

1.1 Components of inflammation

1.2 Predominant granule mediators of mast cells

1.3 Enzymes and other constituents of human neutrophil granules

1.4 Isoforms of human NO synthase and their characteristics

1.5 Effectors and regulatory products of macrophages

1.6 Mediators of inflammation

1.7 Lipid mediators and their basic activities

1.8 The biological functions of complement and its role in the acute inflammatory reactions

1.9 Main types of cytokines

1.10 Cytokines involved in inflammatory reactions

1.11 The main chemotactic factors for leukocytes

1.12 Acute phase reactants

1.13 Adhesion molecules involved in leukocyte binding to endothelium

1.14 Some of the main diseases in which immune complexes are implicated