IL-17C contributes to NTHi-induced inflammation and lung damage in experimental COPD and is present in sputum during acute exacerbations.

PLoS One · 2021 · PMC7790230 · PMID 33411748

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We further found a negative association of IL-17C levels with the lung function (FEV1% predicted), which, however, did not reach statistical significance.

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