Median (P25-P75) IL-17A mRNA levels were 0.14 (0.06-0.95) for controls and 6.1 (2.6-11.6) for CF and median IL-23 mRNA levels 2.4 (0.25-6.2) for controls and 19.3 (8.0-29.2) for CF (p < 0.0001 for both; figure 1A and 1B). Here, IL17A is linked to cystic fibrosis.