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  • Immunology
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Interleukin-17 (IL-17) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine derived from Th17 cells.
  • IL-17 is pivotal in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases like SLE, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis.
  • Emerging evidence links IL-17 to endometriosis, though its etiology remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role and regulation of IL-17 in endometriosis.
  • To summarize current literature on IL-17's involvement in the disease.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and integration of existing research findings.

Main Results:

  • IL-17 expression is notably up-regulated in serum, peritoneal fluid, and endometriotic lesions of endometriosis patients.
  • The mechanisms regulating IL-17 in endometriosis are complex and not fully understood.
  • IL-17 is implicated in modulating the immune microenvironment and promoting ectopic lesion invasion and growth.

Conclusions:

  • IL-17 secretion is elevated due to the ectopic microenvironment and other factors.
  • IL-17 plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of endometriosis.
  • IL-17 presents a potential therapeutic target for endometriosis treatment.