HENAO - MEJIA LAB

Inflammation is traditionally considered a defense response induced by infection or injury. However, inflammation can also be induced by tissue stress and malfunction in the absence of infection or overt tissue damage. Moreover, chronic infections can lead to prolonged inflammatory states that can have devastating consequences for organisms. Notably, chronic inflammation is now considered a key component of highly prevalent disorders such as obesity, atherosclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease or cancer. Thus, understanding the etiology of chronic inflammation in the context of highly prevalent disorders is critical for the development of novel therapeutic approaches.