2021
DOI: 10.14744/bmj.2021.02997
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Investigation of the relationship of IL-17 gene variants with rheumatic heart disease

Abstract: Objectives: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) results from rheumatic fever (RA) caused by streptococcal throat infection. 3-6% of patients with rheumatic fever turn into RHD. Recent studies have shown that Th17 cells, a newly identified new effector T cell line, play a role in the pathogenesis of RHD. Host auto-reactivity mediated by cellular and humoral immune responses is known to play a role in RHD development, and interleukin (IL)-17 appears to be the leading actors in this process. Despite this central role i… Show more

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