Immunotoxic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005713",
  "term": "Immunotoxic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a substance that has an adverse effect on the structure or function of the immune system. The effect can be a suppression of immune function, leading to increased susceptibility to infection, or an inappropriate enhancement, such as hypersensitivity or autoimmunity. A substance is classified as immunotoxic based on evidence from assays that measure changes in immune cell populations, antibody production, or cell-mediated immunity.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immune system"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1192 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immunotoxic/"
}