Impact of immune-modulatory drugs on regulatory T cell

A Furukawa, SA Wisel, Q Tang - Transplantation, 2016 - journals.lww.com
A Furukawa, SA Wisel, Q Tang
Transplantation, 2016journals.lww.com
Immunosuppression strategies that selectively inhibit effector T cells while preserving and
even enhancing CD4+FOXP3+ regulatory T cells (Treg) permit immune self-regulation and
may allow minimization of immunosuppression and associated toxicities. Many
immunosuppressive drugs were developed before the identity and function of Treg were
appreciated. A good understanding of the interactions between Treg and
immunosuppressive agents will be valuable to the effective design of more tolerable …
Abstract
Immunosuppression strategies that selectively inhibit effector T cells while preserving and even enhancing CD4+FOXP3+ regulatory T cells (Treg) permit immune self-regulation and may allow minimization of immunosuppression and associated toxicities. Many immunosuppressive drugs were developed before the identity and function of Treg were appreciated. A good understanding of the interactions between Treg and immunosuppressive agents will be valuable to the effective design of more tolerable immunosuppression regimens. This review will discuss preclinical and clinical evidence regarding the influence of current and emerging immunosuppressive drugs on Treg homeostasis, stability, and function as a guideline for the selection and development of Treg-friendly immunosuppressive regimens.
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