Non-human primate regulatory T cells: current biology and implications for transplantation

Transplantation. 2010 Oct 27;90(8):811-6. doi: 10.1097/TP.0b013e3181ebf782.

Abstract

Regulatory T cells (Treg) offer potential for improving long-term outcomes in cell and organ transplantation. The non-human primate model is a valuable resource for addressing issues concerning the transfer of Treg therapy to the clinic. Herein, we discuss the properties of non-human primate Treg and prospects for their evaluation in allotransplantation and xenotransplantation.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adoptive Transfer / methods
  • Animals
  • Antigens, CD / analysis
  • Cell Division
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Humans
  • Immunologic Memory
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Lymphocyte Activation
  • Lymphocyte Depletion
  • Macaca fascicularis
  • Primates
  • Rodentia
  • T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory / cytology
  • T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory / immunology
  • T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory / physiology*
  • T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory / transplantation*
  • Transplantation, Heterologous / immunology*

Substances

  • Antigens, CD
  • Immunosuppressive Agents