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immunosuppressive agent

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An agent that suppresses immune function by one of several mechanisms of action. Classical cytotoxic immunosuppressants act by inhibiting DNA synthesis. Others may act through activation of T-cells or by inhibiting the activation of helper cells. In addition, an immunosuppressive agent is a role played by a compound which is exhibited by a capability to diminish the extent and/or voracity of an immune response.

Term info

Label

immunosuppressive agent

Synonyms
  • immunosuppressant
  • immunosuppressive agents
  • inmunosupresor
database cross reference
EFO URI

http://www.ebi.ac.uk/efo/EFO_0001853

primary source

CHEBI_35705

term editor

James Malone