The Role of IL-17 in Protection against Mucosal Candida Infections

Interleukin-17 (IL-17) is a proinflammatory cytokine produced by adaptive CD4+ T helper cells and innate lymphocytes, such as γδ-T cells and TCRβ+ “natural” Th17 cells. IL-17 activates signaling through the IL-17 receptor, which induces other proinflammatory cytokines, antimicrobial peptides and neu...

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Main Authors: Bemnet G. Mengesha, Heather R. Conti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/3/4/52

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