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Th17 Cells

A subset of helper-effector T-lymphocytes which synthesize and secrete INTERLEUKINS IL-17; IL-17F; and IL-22. These cytokines are involved in host defenses and tissue inflammation in autoimmune diseases.

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Abstract

A subset of helper-effector T-lymphocytes which synthesize and secrete INTERLEUKINS IL-17; IL-17F; and IL-22. These cytokines are involved in host defenses and tissue inflammation in autoimmune diseases.

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  • T Helper 17 Cell
  • T Helper 17 Cells
  • TH-17 Cell
  • TH-17 Cells
  • Th17 Cell
  • Type 17 Helper T Cell
  • Type 17 Helper T Cells
  • Cell, TH-17
  • Cell, Th17
  • Cells, TH-17
  • Cells, Th17
  • TH 17 Cell
  • TH 17 Cells

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2011

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Previous Indexing

  • T-Lymphocyte Subsets (2007-2010)
  • T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer (2007-2010)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Th17 Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058504. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058504
  2. Th17 Cells. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T_helper_17_cell
  3. Th17 Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q768227