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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/290657 |