Targeting Th17 Cells with Small Molecules and Small Interference RNA

T helper 17 (Th17) cells play a central role in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases via the production of proinflammatory cytokines interleukin- (IL-) 17, IL-17F, and IL-22. Anti-IL-17 monoclonal antibodies show potent efficacy in psoriasis but poor effect in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Crohn’s d...

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Main Authors: Hui Lin, Pingfang Song, Yi Zhao, Li-Jia Xue, Yi Liu, Cong-Qiu Chu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/290657