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Increased serum interleukin 17 in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Jan 2010
Zhao Xue-Fei, Pan Hai-Feng, Yuan Hui, Zhang Wen-Hui, Li Xiang-Pei, Wang Gui-Hong, Wu Guo-Cui, Su Hong, Pan Fa-Ming, Li Wen-Xian, Li Lian-Hong, Chen Guo-Ping, Ye Dong-Qing
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Interleukin 17 (IL-17) is a Th17 cytokine associated with inflammation, autoimmunity and defense against some bacteria, it has been implicated in many chronic autoimmune diseases including psoriasis, multiple sclerosis and systemic sclerosis. However, whether IL-17 plays a role in the pathogenesi...
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