Th17 and non-Th17 interleukin-17-expressing cells in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: delineation distribution and clinical relevance

摘要

BackgroundThe levels and clinical relevance of Th17 cells and other interleukin-17-producing cells have not been analyzed in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The objective of this study was to quantify blood and tissue levels of Th17 and other interleukin-17-producing cells in patients with this disease and correlate blood levels with clinical outcome.