The Role of Th17 in Neuroimmune Disorders: A Target for CAM Therapy. Part III
2011

The Role of Th17 in Neuroimmune Disorders: A Target for CAM Therapy

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Aristo Vojdani, Jama Lambert, Gottfried Kellermann

Hypothesis

Can targeting Th17 and its inflammatory cytokine IL-17 provide effective therapeutic interventions for neuroimmune disorders?

Conclusion

The study suggests that understanding and manipulating the Th17 inflammatory pathway can lead to better treatment options for neuroimmune disorders.

Supporting Evidence

  • Th17 cells play a pathogenic role in many inflammatory conditions.
  • Healthcare providers have a variety of anti-inflammatory agents to choose from.
  • Natural healing therapies are increasingly being sought after by patients.

Takeaway

This study talks about how a specific type of immune cell, Th17, can cause problems in diseases, and how we can use different treatments to help fix that.

Methodology

The review compiles various anti-inflammatory agents and discusses their mechanisms in targeting Th17 and IL-17 in neuroimmune disorders.

Potential Biases

Potential bias in the selection of studies and the interpretation of results may exist.

Limitations

The review is based on existing literature and does not present new experimental data.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/ecam/nep064

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