IL-17 and IL-22 serum levels in greenhouse workers exposed to pesticides.

Inflamm Res

Department of Environment, Security, Territory, Food and Health Sciences-Occupational Medicine Section, University of Messina, A.O.U. "Policlinico G. Martino"-pad. H, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98125, Messina, Italy.

Published: November 2014

Introduction: Altered immune function may be an indicator of increased potential for the development of immunologically based diseases such as cancer, hypersensitivity and autoimmunity.

Materials And Methods: To investigate whether Th17 and Th22 cells are targeted by pesticide exposure, we analyzed IL-17 and IL-22 serum levels in a population of 64 greenhouse workers.

Results And Conclusion: A significant increase in IL-22 concentration was observed in serum of the exposed subjects compared to controls. These findings support the hypothesis that exposure to pesticides may reduce host defenses against infections and cancer.

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