Advance of the relationship between Th17 and autoimmune diseases
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4408.2011.03.029
- VernacularTitle:Th17和自身免疫性疾病相关性研究进展
- Author:
Yanyan LIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Th17;
Autoimmune diseases
- From:
International Journal of Pediatrics
2011;38(3):298-300
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Th17 is a CD4+ T cell subset that is a new member of Th1 and tH2.Recent studies have shown that it products IL-17A,IL-17F,IL-21 and IL-22,which play an imoortant role in rheumatoid arthritis.systemic lupus erythematosus,systemic sclerosis,inflammatory howel disease.autoimmune myocarditis and other autoimmune diseases.Deepen the understanding of Th17 and Th17 production in the advancement of autoimmune diseases will provide a new basis for future diagnosis.Th17 will become a new target for the treatment of human autoimmune diseases.
