Immunosuppression

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005709",
  "term": "Immunosuppression",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A reduction in the capacity of the immune system to mount a normal response to antigens or pathogens. This state can be induced deliberately by drugs to prevent organ transplant rejection or result from certain diseases, such as HIV infection. The condition is characterized by decreased antibody production, reduced cell-mediated immunity, or both.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "antibody",
    "antigen",
    "immune response",
    "inhibition",
    "tertiary structure"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2058 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immunosuppression/"
}