Regulation and pro-inflammatory function of interleukin-17 family cytokines |
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Authors: | Chen Dong |
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Institution: | Department of Immunology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA. |
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Abstract: | Summary: The interleukin-17 (IL-17) family consists of six cytokines in mammals. Among them, IL-17 and IL-17F are expressed by a novel subset of CD4+ helper T cells and play critical function in inflammation and autoimmunity. IL-17E, also called IL-25, has been associated with allergic responses. Here, I summarize recent work by my laboratory as well as other investigators in understanding the regulation and function of these three cytokines. From these studies, IL-17 family cytokines may serve as novel targets for pharmaceutical intervention of immune and inflammatory diseases. |
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Keywords: | IL-17 IL-17F IL-25 inflammation helper T cells autoimmune diseases |
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