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Generation and Regulation of CD8+ Regulatory T Cells

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Research into the suppressive activity of CD4+FoxP3+ T regulatory cells (Treg) has defined a sublineage of CD4+ cells that contribute to self-tolerance and resistance to autoimmune disease. Much less attention has been given to the potential contribution of regulatory sublineages of CD8+ cells. Analysis of a small fraction of CD8+ cells that target autoreactive CD4+ cells through recognition of the MHC class Ib molecule Qa-1 in mouse and HLA-E in human has revitalized interest in CD8+ Treg. Here we summarize recent progress and future directions of research into the role of this CD8+ sublineage in resistance to autoimmune disease.

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Correspondence to Linrong Lu or Harvey Cantor.

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Lu, L., Cantor, H. Generation and Regulation of CD8+ Regulatory T Cells. Cell Mol Immunol 5, 401–406 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/cmi.2008.50

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