Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells

**Definition:** A heterogeneous, immature population of myeloid cells that can suppress the activity of T-CELLS and NATURAL KILLER CELLS in the INNATE IMMUNE RESPONSE and ADAPTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSE. They play important roles in ONCOGENESIS; INFLAMMATION; and INFECTION.

**Tree numbers:** - A11.627.817

**Synonyms:** - Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cell - MDSCs - MDSC