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CHEBI:35705
Name
immunosuppressive agent
Ontology
Synonyms
immunosuppressant, immunosuppressive agents, inmunosupresor
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Definition
An agent that suppresses immune function by one of several mechanisms of action. Classical cytotoxic immunosuppressants act by inhibiting DNA synthesis. Others may act through activation of T-cells or by inhibiting the activation of helper cells. In addition, an immunosuppressive agent is a role played by a compound which is exhibited by a capability to diminish the extent and/or voracity of an immune response. [source: unknown]
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immunosuppressive agent [is_a relation] is_a  immunomodulator (CHEBI:50846)

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