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Reviving suppression?

Harvey Cantor1

  • 1Department of Pathology, Harvard Medical School, and the Department of Cancer Immunology and AIDS, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA. harvey_cantor@dfci.harvard.edu

Nature Immunology
|March 31, 2004
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Regulatory T cells are experiencing a resurgence, yet the term "suppressor T cell" remains controversial. This historical difference in terminology stems from the distinct discovery and definition of these immune cells.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • The field of immunology has seen renewed interest in regulatory T cells.
  • The term "suppressor T cell" is often avoided despite functional similarities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the historical reasons behind the differing perceptions of regulatory T cells and suppressor T cells.
  • To understand the impact of historical context on current immunological terminology.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of immunological literature.
  • Review of the discovery and definition timelines for T cell subsets.

Main Results:

  • The differing historical discovery and definition of regulatory T cells and suppressor T cells contribute to the current terminology paradox.

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  • The resurgence of regulatory T cell research highlights their importance.

    • Conclusions:

    • Understanding the history of immunological discoveries is crucial for interpreting current research.
    • Revisiting the nomenclature of immune cells may be beneficial for scientific clarity.