IL-17 inhibitors are a class of biologic drugs designed to block the activity of interleukin-17 (IL-17), a pro-inflammatory cytokine involved in autoimmune and inflammatory processes. By inhibiting IL-17, these drugs help reduce inflammation and tissue damage associated with various diseases, including psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Their mechanism of action connects them directly to the regulation of immune responses and the role of cytokines in mediating inflammation.
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