Article
Regulatory T-cells: diverse phenotypes integral to immune homeostasis and suppression.
Toxicologic pathology - 1 Jan 2012
Peterson Richard A
Abstract excerpt
Regulatory T-cells (T(REG)) are diverse populations of lymphocytes that regulate the adaptive immune response in higher vertebrates. T(REG) delete autoreactive T-cells, induce tolerance, and dampen inflammation. T(REG) cell deficiency in humans (i.e., IPEX [Immunodysregulation, Polyendocrinopathy and Enteropathy, X-linked syndrome]) and animal models (e.g., "Scurfy" mouse) is associated with multisystemic...
Topics
- Adaptive Immunity
- Animals
- Homeostasis
- Humans
- Mice
- Phenotype
- T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory
