Abstract
The emerging role of interleukin-17 as a hallmark proinflammatory cytokine of the adaptive immune system produced by a new T helper cell subset termed "Th17" has received considerable attention. In this review we will focus on recent information regarding IL-17 and its relevance in autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases.
MeSH terms
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid / metabolism
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Asthma / metabolism
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Autoimmunity*
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Chronic Disease*
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Crohn Disease / metabolism
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Humans
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Interleukin-17 / immunology*
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / metabolism
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Multiple Sclerosis / metabolism
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Psoriasis / metabolism
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Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / metabolism
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T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer / immunology*