immune regulation

Immune regulation is the process by which your immune system manages its response to threats like infections or injuries, ensuring it defends effectively without causing harm to your own body. It involves balance: active immune responses fight invaders, while regulatory mechanisms suppress those responses when they’re no longer needed. This balance prevents excessive inflammation and autoimmunity, where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. Key players include regulatory cells and signaling molecules that coordinate and fine-tune how aggressively your immune system reacts, maintaining health by protecting you from disease while avoiding self-damage.