T helper 17 (Th17) cells generate the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-17 (IL17/IL17A ... IL17 is part of a cytokine family that includes five other members: IL17B, IL17C, IL17D, IL17E ...
The interleukin-17 (IL-17) family cytokines are strong inducers of inflammation and help to protect us against invading pathogens. However, they also have a dark side and contribute to the tissue ...