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Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL17A

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IL17A encodes interleukin-17A, a cytokine involved in defense at tissue barriers and inflammatory signaling. It belongs to the Th17 pathway, which is supported by signals including IL-23.

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL23R

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IL23R encodes part of the receptor that receives IL-23 signals. This connects the gene to the maintenance of Th17-related immune responses, which differ from the Th2 patterns discussed in allergy.

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL23A

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… and psoriasis-related teaching. Linking IL23A to IL23R and IL17A makes the sequence easier to follow: produce the cytokine, receive its signal and maintain a downstream inflammatory response. Genetic associations do not identify the correc…

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