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Regulatory T cells in transplantation

  • Herman Waldmann
  • , Tse Ching Chen
  • , Luis Graca
  • , Elizabeth Adams
  • , Stephen Daley
  • , Stephen Cobbold
  • , Paul J. Fairchild

Research output: Contribution to journalReview ArticleResearchpeer-review

Abstract

Our ability to harness tolerance mechanisms will have a major impact in organ transplantation. It should enable drug minimization, and eventually, the elimination of all immunosuppressive drugs. An improved understanding of the biology of regulatory T cells will make it possible to replace current induction regimens with those favouring the selective vaccination of T cells that prevent graft rejection. Once regulation is established, the continued supply of graft antigens should empower T cell regulation to become the dominant natural mechanism to prevent graft rejection.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)111-119
Number of pages9
JournalSeminars in Immunology
Volume18
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2006
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Infectious tolerance
  • Privilege
  • Regulation
  • Regulatory T cell
  • Tolerance

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