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interleukin 17  

Definition

  • Interleukin 17A (IL-17 or IL-17A) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine. This cytokine is produced by a group of T helper cell known as T helper 17 cell in response to their stimulation with IL-23. Originally, Th17 was identified in 1993 by Rouvier et al. who isolated IL17 transcript from a rodent T-cell hybridoma. (Wikipedia)

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • IL-17

Creator

  • Patricia Fener

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