Elevated expression of both mRNA and protein levels of IL-17A in sputum of stable Cystic Fibrosis patients

Elevated expression of both mRNA and protein levels of IL-17A in sputum of stable Cystic Fibrosis patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>T helper 17 (Th17) cells can recruit neutrophils to inflammatory sites through production of IL-17, which induces chemokine release. IL-23 is an important inducer of IL-17 and IL-22 production. Our aim was to study the role of Th17 c...

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Main Authors: De Boeck Kris, Kasran Ahmad, Willems-Widyastuti Anna, Decraene Ann, Bullens Dominique M, Dupont Lieven J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/177

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