| Literature DB >> 27490409 |
Akiko Furukawa1, Steven A Wisel1, Qizhi Tang1.
Abstract
Immunosuppression strategies that selectively inhibit effector T cells while preserving and even enhancing CD4FOXP3 regulatory T cells (Treg) permit immune self-regulation and may allow minimization of immunosuppression and associated toxicities. Many immunosuppressive drugs were developed before the identity and function of Treg were appreciated. A good understanding of the interactions between Treg and immunosuppressive agents will be valuable to the effective design of more tolerable immunosuppression regimens. This review will discuss preclinical and clinical evidence regarding the influence of current and emerging immunosuppressive drugs on Treg homeostasis, stability, and function as a guideline for the selection and development of Treg-friendly immunosuppressive regimens.Entities:
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27490409 PMCID: PMC5077666 DOI: 10.1097/TP.0000000000001379
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Transplantation ISSN: 0041-1337 Impact factor: 4.939