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Regulatory T cells as a tool in modulation of immune system


Authors: J. Bodor;  K. Pavelcová;  R. Klubal
Authors‘ workplace: Česká genetická banka, spol. s r. o., Praha
Published in: Čes. Revmatol., 21, 2013, No. 4, p. 170-182.
Category: Rewiev

Overview

Regulatory T cells (Tregs) are CD4+ Fopx3+ T cells that suppress immune responses in a dominant manner in vivo. In the same time our efforts to understand tolerance mechanism mediated by Tregs at the cellular and molecular levels holds the promise to establish novel immune intervention therapies in patients with allergy or autoimmunity. They have been also shown to be effective in suppressing alloimunity in models of graft-versus-host disease and organ transplantation. It is now time to dissect what is actual impact of Tregs in such a therapeutic context. Building on extensive research in Treg biology and preclinical testing of therapeutic efficacy, we are now at the point of evaluating safety and efficacy of Treg therapy in humans. This review focuses on developing therapy for autoimmune diseases using CD4+ Foxp3+ Tregs, with an emphasis on the studies with principal aim to maximize the benefits while overcoming the challenges and risks of Treg cell therapy.

Key words:
Tregs, conventional CD4+ T cells, autoimmunity, transplantation, mechanisms of Treg-mediated suppression


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