NCIt synonyms : CD4 CD25 Regulatory T Cells; CD4 CD25 FOXP3 Regulatory T Cells;
NCIt related terms : T-regulatory cell; suppressor T cell; T reg; regulatory T cell;
NCIt definition : Regulatory T cells that express CD4 and CD25 (interleukin 2 receptor) antigens, with
immunomodulating activity. CD4 CD25 T regulatory cells (Tregs), a subset of CD4
T cells expressing high levels of CD25 and the transcription factor Foxp3, are essential
in maintaining immunologic homeostasis, preventing autoimmunity by suppressing self-reactive
T cells; CD4 CD25 Tregs may induce tolerance to allogeneic organ transplants such
as hematopoetic stem cell transplants (HSCTs).;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A type of immune cell that blocks the actions of some other types of lymphocytes,
to keep the immune system from becoming over-active. T-regulatory cells are being
studied in the treatment of cancer. A T-regulatory cell is a type of white blood cell
and a type of lymphocyte.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000633899; CDR0000633903; CDR0000633904; CDR0000633901;