Regulatory T cells (Treg), sometimes known as suppressor T cells, are a subpopulation of T cells which downregulates the immune system, maintains tolerance to self-antigens, and downregulates autoimmune disease. Mouse models have suggested that modulation of Tregs can treat autoimmune disease and cancer, and facilitate organ transplantation [Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regulatory_T_cell].
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