Do Nutritional Supplements Have a Role in Age Macular Degeneration Prevention?

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Inflammation and immune response (IIR). The primary defense mechanism of the immune system needs the activation of different cell phenotypes and intercellular signals to orchestrate all actions. Among the cytokines, the interleukines (IL) IL-1 and IL-6 and the TNFa are inducers of the IIR through the regulation of the monocytes. Immunocompetent cells are essential for an adequate immune system function, such as the macrophages, neutrophils, fibroblasts, and endothelial cells.