Suppression

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011618",
  "term": "Suppression",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A reduction in the magnitude or activity of a biological response, particularly within the immune system. This can involve a decrease in the proliferation or function of immune cells, such as T lymphocytes or B lymphocytes. Immunosuppressive drugs are administered to prevent organ transplant rejection or to treat autoimmune diseases.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "B lymphocyte",
    "T lymphocyte",
    "autoantigen",
    "self-tolerance",
    "immunological tolerance"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1248 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/suppression/"
}