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Beneficial effects of acute inflammation and deleterious effects of chronic inflammation. Acute inflammation (M-type) is a beneficial process to destroy pathogens and initiate tissue repair. However, chronic inflammation (N-type) is a pathological condition that lasts for a long time, leading to tissue damage. Both types of inflammation can be modulated by the inflammasome
