The role of FOXP3 in human CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cell phenotype and function

Naturally occurring CD4+CD25High regulatory T cells (nTreg) have emerged as an essential component of self-tolerance. These cells arise in the thymus and represent 1-10% of CD4+ T cells in humans and mice. They constitutively express the FOXP3 transcription factor. The importance of FOXP3 for Treg c...

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Main Author: d'Hennezel, Eva
Other Authors: Ciriaco Piccirillo (Supervisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2013
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Online Access:http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=114261