Term Name: immunosuppressive agent
Synonyms: immunosuppressant, immunosuppressive agents, inmunosupresor
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.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:35705]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: immunomodulator
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