Preferred Label : IL17 Signaling Pathway;
NCIt related terms : IL 17 Signaling Pathway;
Alternative definition : BIOCARTA: Inflammation is a complex response involving many different cells and signaling
molecules, including the secretion of the cytokine IL-17 by activated T cells. IL-17
secretion is restricted to specific subsets of T cells but the receptor for IL-17
is widely expressed throughout the body, including fibroblasts and epithelial cells.
Inflammatory responses involving IL-17 probably contribute to arthritis, asthma, skin
immune reactions, and autoimmune disorders. Fibroblasts and other cells stimulated
by IL-17 are induced themselves to secrete inflammatory and hematopoietic cytokines,
including IL-6, IL-8, G-CSF, and Stem Cell Factor (SCF). These cytokines in turn provoke
a range of activities, including the stimulation of neutrophil proliferation and differentiation.
(This definition may be outdated - see the DesignNote.);
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BioCarta. This property was not created by, nor is it maintained by the NCI Thesaurus
staff. Additionally, BioCarta is no longer updating its pathway data; thus, the BIOCARTA
Definition might be outdated or inaccurate. Please see the Terms and Conditions for
Use at http://www.biocarta.com/.;
Biocarta ID : h_il17Pathway;
Origin ID : C39118;
UMLS CUI : C1512589;
Semantic type(s)
has_gene_product_element
pathway_has_gene_element