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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2026

Regulatory T cell therapy in autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases: from basic research to clinical practice and future perspectives.

Shihao Duan, Junyan Zhang, Zhongxiu Chen, Yong He, Yingzhi Zhang, Hong Guo

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Shihao Duan *Department of Gastroenterology, Chongqing Academy of Medical Sciences, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
Junyan Zhang *Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Zhongxiu ChenDepartment of Cardiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Yong HeDepartment of Cardiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Yingzhi ZhangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Chongqing Academy of Medical Sciences, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
Hong GuoDepartment of Gastroenterology, Chongqing Academy of Medical Sciences, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Regulatory T cells (Tregs) are pivotal immune modulators essential for maintaining immune homeostasis and preventing aberrant immune responses. In recent years, Treg-based therapies have emerged as a promising strategy for treating a variety of non-malignant diseases, including autoimmune disorders, transplantation-related complications, and allergic conditions. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the discovery and evolution of Tregs, detailing their immunoregulatory mechanisms that underpin their therapeutic potential. We systematically evaluate current clinical applications of Treg therapy in diverse non-tumor pathologies, highlighting both the efficacy and safety outcomes reported in ongoing clinical trials. Additionally, the review addresses the challenges faced in translating Treg therapies from bench to bedside, such as cell stability, expansion methodologies, and functional heterogeneity. Finally, we explore future directions in Treg research, including innovative therapeutic approaches, advances in gene engineering technologies, and improvements in cell expansion techniques, all aimed at enhancing the clinical translation and therapeutic efficacy of Treg-based interventions. This article aims to provide a thorough theoretical foundation and practical guidance to advance the application of Treg therapy in non-malignant diseases.

Indexed as

Autoimmune DiseasesImmune System DiseasesImmunotherapy, AdoptiveT-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryAnimalsHumansadoptive cell therapyautoimmune diseasesCAR-Tregimmune-mediated diseasesregulatory T cells

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PMID42183190
PMCPMC13189970

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