1977 BELA SCHICK MEMORIAL LECTURE - DISORDERS OF SUPPRESSOR CELLS IN PATHOGENESIS OF IMMUNODEFICIENCY, AUTOIMMUNE AND ALLERGIC DISEASES - HUMAN DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH DISORDERS OF AN IMMUNOLOGICAL BREAKING SYSTEM

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  • 1 January 1977
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 39  (2) , 79-86
Abstract
A series of suppressor cell systems regulate virtually all immunological processes. Dirorders of suppressor cells were identified, including an increased number of activated suppressor T [thymus-derived] cells in some patients with hypogammaglobulinemia or with selective Ig[immunoglobulin]A deficiency. A reduction in suppressor T cell activity was implicated in the pathogenesis of autoimmune and possibly allergic diseases.