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Figure 1 Regulation of T cell activation by cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4.
While cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4) is constitutively expressed on regulatory T cells (Tregs), its expression is induced on effector T cells (Teff) upon activation. While it is well-established that CTLA-4 is required for the optimal function of Tregs, its role on natural killer T cells or effector T cells is less clear. DCs: dentritic cells; NKT: natural killer T; GSLs: glycosphingolipids.
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- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v3/i1/1.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v3.i1.1