Cells of the innate immune system, including neutrophils and macrophages, are a highly
visible component of normal wound healing in adult mammals. The role of inflammatory
cells in the healing wound has been widely investigated, and evidence for both positive
and negative influences exists. Several recent investigations support the emerging
paradigm that robust inflammation is detrimental to wound closure. This developing
information suggests that the functional role of inflammatory cells in wound healing
must be reevaluated.
Keywords
Wound healing - neutrophils - macrophages - inflammation