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T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory
Tree Number(s)
A11.118.637.555.567.550.500.700
A11.118.637.555.567.569.200.700
A11.118.637.555.567.569.500.700
A15.145.229.637.555.567.550.500.700
A15.145.229.637.555.567.569.200.700
A15.145.229.637.555.567.569.500.700
A15.382.490.555.567.550.500.700
A15.382.490.555.567.569.200.700
A15.382.490.555.567.569.500.700
Unique ID
D050378
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D050378
Scope Note
CD4-positive T cells that inhibit immunopathology or autoimmune disease in vivo. They inhibit the immune response by influencing the activity of other cell types. Regulatory T-cells include naturally occurring CD4+CD25+ cells, IL-10 secreting Tr1 cells, and Th3 cells.
Entry Version
T LYMPHOCYTES REG
Entry Term(s)
Regulatory T Cell
Regulatory T-Cell
Regulatory T-Cells
Regulatory T-Lymphocyte
Regulatory T-Lymphocytes
Suppressor T-Cells, Naturally-Occurring
Suppressor T-Lymphocytes, Naturally-Occurring
T-Cells, Regulatory
Th3 Cells
Tr1 Cell
Tr1 Cells
Treg Cell
Treg Cells
Public MeSH Note
2006, 1985-1994; see T-LYMPHOCYTES 1995-2005
History Note
2006, 1985-1994; use T-LYMPHOCYTES 1995-2005
Date Established
2006/01/01
Date of Entry
2005/06/30
Revision Date
2020/01/14
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