Impact of Immune-Modulatory Drugs on Regulatory T Cell

Transplantation. 2016 Nov;100(11):2288-2300. doi: 10.1097/TP.0000000000001379.

Abstract

Immunosuppression strategies that selectively inhibit effector T cells while preserving and even enhancing CD4FOXP3 regulatory T cells (Treg) permit immune self-regulation and may allow minimization of immunosuppression and associated toxicities. Many immunosuppressive drugs were developed before the identity and function of Treg were appreciated. A good understanding of the interactions between Treg and immunosuppressive agents will be valuable to the effective design of more tolerable immunosuppression regimens. This review will discuss preclinical and clinical evidence regarding the influence of current and emerging immunosuppressive drugs on Treg homeostasis, stability, and function as a guideline for the selection and development of Treg-friendly immunosuppressive regimens.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antigens, CD / immunology
  • Antigens, Neoplasm / immunology
  • CD52 Antigen
  • Calcineurin Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Glycoproteins / immunology
  • Homeostasis
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / pharmacology*
  • Interleukin-2 / pharmacology
  • Interleukin-2 Receptor alpha Subunit / immunology
  • Receptors, Interleukin-6 / immunology
  • T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory / drug effects*
  • T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory / immunology
  • TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Vitamin D / metabolism

Substances

  • Antigens, CD
  • Antigens, Neoplasm
  • CD52 Antigen
  • CD52 protein, human
  • Calcineurin Inhibitors
  • Glycoproteins
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Interleukin-2
  • Interleukin-2 Receptor alpha Subunit
  • Receptors, Interleukin-6
  • Vitamin D
  • TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases