Regulatory T cells (Tregs)

Marker Expression

Common

  • FOXP3
    Expression: +
    Localization: nuclear
    Citations:
    Required markerRequired
  • CD4
    Expression: +
    Suggested markerSuggested
  • CD25 (IL-2RA)
    Expression: +
    Citations:
    Suggested markerSuggested
  • IL-10
    Expression: +
    Localization: secreted
    Analysis strategy: Upon stimulation
    Citations:
    Suggested markerSuggested
  • TGF-β
    Expression: +
    Localization: secreted
    Analysis strategy: Upon stimulation
    Citations:
    Suggested markerSuggested
  • CD8a
    Expression: -
  • CD152 (CTLA-4)
    Expression: +
    Citations:

Cell/subset Information

CD4 T helper subset that modulates immune responses and maintains tolerance to self-antigens, preventing autoimmunity.