Anti-Interleukin 17 antibodies are protein reagents that detect specific antigens. The Interleukin 17 antigen is another term for the human protein interleukin 17A, encoded by the IL17A gene. The protein is reported to be an effector cytokine of innate and adaptive immune system involved in antimicrobial host defense and maintenance of tissue integrity. Canonically, it has an amino acid length of 155 residues and a mass of 17.5 kilodaltons. It is a secreted protein and it is reported to be expressed in memory Th17 cells. The Interleukin 17 protein is a member of the IL-17 protein family. Other alias names for Interleukin 17 include CTLA-8, CTLA8, and IL-17. Some Interleukin 17 antibodies may have been used in research and have associated citations. Western Blot is a widely used application for these antibodies. In addition, ELISA is also a common application.