CD8+ T suppressor cell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001770",
  "term": "CD8+ T suppressor cell",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of T lymphocyte that expresses the CD8 co-receptor and exerts suppressive effects on other immune cells, contributing to immune tolerance and regulation. These cells are now often referred to as regulatory T cells, encompassing a broader range of suppressive mechanisms. Their function is to prevent excessive or autoimmune responses.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cytotoxic T lymphocyte",
    "regulatory T cell",
    "suppressor cell"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1138 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cd8-plus-t-suppressor-cell/"
}