Tim-3 expression defines regulatory T cells in human tumors.

Tim-3, a member of the novel Tim (T cell immunoglobulin and mucin domain) family, has been reported to negatively regulate the immune responses against viral infection and had implications for autoimmune disease. However, the nature and role of Tim-3(+) CD4 T cells in human tumors remain largely unk...

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Main Authors: Jing Yan, Yi Zhang, Jing-Ping Zhang, Jing Liang, Lian Li, Limin Zheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3589491?pdf=render