 The Th17 subset of T helper cells plays a key role in the development of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Recent research has shown that this subset also contributes to kidney injury and renal inflammatory diseases such as glomerulonephritis. This article was authored by Fatemay Azadigandhikorti, Nader Begarri, Hedi Attala Sherzad, and others.