Linfocitos T reguladores: Subpoblaciones, mecanismo de acción e importancia en el control de la autoinmunidad

The term “regulatory T cells” refers to cells that activate or suppress the function of other cells. Apparently, controlling the development of autoimmune diseases (For instance, lupus, thyroiditis, type I diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease among others), graft rejection and may play a critical role in asthma and allergy.