IL17A

Immune System · Cytokine & Chemokine Signaling

Why does IL17A appear in both infection and inflammation research?

IL17A makes an immune signal that stimulates inflammatory molecules and antimicrobial defenses. The same response can help fight microbes while contributing to tissue inflammation when poorly regulated.

Common Gene Name: interleukin 17A
NCBI Gene ID: 3605
Chromosome: 6

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 3605

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No additional curated records were matched in this dataset. This does not mean that no evidence exists.

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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