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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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2011
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Previous Indexing
- T-Lymphocyte Subsets (2007-2010)
- T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer (2007-2010)
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Th17 Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058504. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058504
- Th17 Cells. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T_helper_17_cell
- Th17 Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q768227