Journal article
T Regulatory Cells: A Promising New Target in Atherosclerosis
Abstract
T regulatory cells (Tregs) comprise the cardinal mechanism of peripheral immune tolerance by modulating the function of virtually each immune cell. Given that atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammation of the arterial wall, certain components of the immune system have been proven to have a central role in its pathogenesis. Consequently, various clinical and experimental studies have been conducted to elucidate the role of Tregs in suppressing …
Authors
Tselios K; Sarantopoulos A; Gkougkourelas I; Boura P
Journal
Critical Reviews in Immunology, Vol. 34, No. 5, pp. 389–397
Publisher
Begell House
Publication Date
2014
DOI
10.1615/critrevimmunol.2014010802
ISSN
1040-8401