Suppressor T-Cells
Also known as: CD8 Cells; CD8+ Cells; Cytotoxic-Suppressor T Lymphocytes; OKT8+ Cells; OKT-8 Cells; Suppresser Cells; Suppressor Cells; Suppresser T-Cells; T-Suppresser Cells; T-8 Suppressor Cells; T8 Cells
Description
Suppressor T-Cells are a type of T Lymphocyte White Blood Cell.
Biological Functions of Suppressor T-Cells
Immune System
Suppressor T-Cells provide an immune feedback inhibitory mechanism to keep the immune response in balance.
Suppressor T-Cells prevent B-Lymphocytes from being activated by Antigens (this prevents the over-activation of B-Lymphocytes that can lead to Autoimmune Diseases).
These Substance may Enhance the Function of Suppressor T-Cells
Amino Acids
Histidine regulates the ratio between Suppressor T-Cells and Helper T-Cells and may boost the activity of Suppressor T-Cells. [1]
Carbohydrates
Beta 1,3 Glucan may enhance the function of Suppressor T-Cells.
Minerals
Germanium may stimulate the body's production of Suppressor T-Cells. [2]
It is speculated that Lithium may depress the production of Suppressor T-Cells.
Zinc may increase the production of Suppressor T-Cells in persons whose Suppressor T-Cells count is low (e.g. in patients with Autoimmune Diseases). [3]
Prescribed Medications
Nandrolone Decanoate may increase Suppressor T-Cell levels in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients.
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