infection ↔ regulatory T cell

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Regulatory T cells are essential for managing the immune response to an infection by signaling for increased activity during the early stages [1], [2] and suppressing the immune response once the infection is controlled [3], [4].

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The immune system and primary immunodeficiency primaryimmune.org Immune Deficiency Foundation 2 facts

claimThe absence of regulatory T cells creates the potential for the body to overreact to an infection, as the immune system would continue working after the infection has been treated.

claimRegulatory T cells suppress or turn off T cells when an infection is controlled and no longer requires an immune response.

Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia chop.edu Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 2 facts

claimRegulatory T cells signal for increased immune activity early in an infection and signal for a decrease in the response as the infection is brought under control.

claimRegulatory T cells manage the immune response by signaling for increased activity early in an infection and signaling for a decrease in the response as the infection is brought under control.