Abstract: Previous studies have indicated the role of the Th1/Th2 in autoimmune diseases.However,studies on Th1 cells could not clarify the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases.Th17 cells are nowly found CD4 + T helper cells.Interleukin-23 is the essential cytokine which maintains and promotes,amplification of IL-17 secreting the Th17 cells.Recent data suggest that the IL-23/Th17 pathway is involved in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases.
Key words:
IL-23/Th17 pathway; Autoimmune diseases
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-01-05
Language: en
Type: article
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