A recent study in Immunology found that regulatory T cells (Treg) are a large, mobile population that continuously travels through the body to repair tissue. These cells contribute to physiological balance, affecting insulin sensitivity, muscle repair, and brain cell differentiation. The study explored Treg populations in various tissues, finding similarities in their genetic requirements and clonality. Tregs could enter different tissues and exhibit a shared phenotype, challenging the idea of specialized Treg populations in specific areas. Understanding these findings could lead to more targeted disease treatments with faster results.
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Regulatory T cells exist as large, mobile population that travels through body to repair damaged tissue
