Several molecular mediators are involved in peripheral inflammation, including:
- Cytokines: Such as TNF-α, IL-1, and IL-6, which are crucial in cell signaling during inflammation. - Chemokines: These are a subset of cytokines that specifically induce chemotaxis in nearby cells. - Prostaglandins and Leukotrienes: Derived from arachidonic acid, these mediators play roles in vasodilation, pain, and fever.