Suppressor cell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013618",
  "term": "Suppressor cell",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A lymphocyte that downregulates the immune response by inhibiting the activity of other immune cells, such as helper T cells or B cells. This historical term has been largely superseded by more specific classifications based on cell surface markers and function. Most cells formerly described as suppressor cells are now identified as a specific subset of T lymphocytes called regulatory T cells (Tregs).",
  "synonyms": [
    "suppressor T cell",
    "suppressor T lymphocyte"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "B lymphocyte",
    "T lymphocyte",
    "regulatory T cell"
  ],
  "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/suppressor-cell/"
}