Regulatory T Cell
Regulatory T cells (Treg), formerly known as suppressor T cells (Ts), are a subpopulation of T cells which modulate the immune system, maintain tolerance to self-antigens, and abrogate autoimmune disease. Mouse models have suggested that modulation of Tregs can treat autoimmune disease and cancer, and facilitate organ transplantation.
Read more about Regulatory T Cell: Regulatory T Cell Populations, Development, Function, Induced Regulatory T Cells, Regulatory T Cells and Disease, Molecular Characterization, Genetic Deficiency
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