Article
Genetic polymorphism in FOXP3 gene: imbalance in regulatory T-cell role and development of human diseases.
Journal of genetics - 1 Apr 2013
Oda Julie Massayo Maeda, Hirata Bruna Karina Banin, Guembarovski Roberta Losi, Watanabe Maria Angelica Ehara
Abstract excerpt
The FOXP3 gene encodes a transcription factor thought to be important for the development and function of regulatory T cells (Treg cells). These cells are involved in the regulation of T cell activation and therefore are essential for normal immune homeostasis. Signals from microenvironment have...
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