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Suppressor T cells

Green image of Suppressor T cells on white background.

When the infection is gone, the immune system needs to be calmed down or killer T cells may keep on killing good cells. The suppressor T cells (or regulatory cells) slow down or turn off the immune system to prevent damage to good cells.

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Published: 17 July 2018,Updated: 17 July 2018Size: 71.81 KB