immunosuppressive

American  

[im-yuh-noh-suh-pres-iv, ih-myoo-] / ˌɪm yə noʊ səˈprɛs ɪv, ɪˌmyu- /

adjective

1. capable of causing immunosuppression.

   immunosuppressive drugs.

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noun

1. Pharmacology. Also immunosuppressor any substance that results in or effects immunosuppression.

immunosuppressive British  

/ ˌɪmjʊnəʊsəˈprɛsɪv /

noun

1. any drug used for immunosuppression

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adjective

1. of or relating to such a drug

Other Word Forms

• immunosuppressant noun

Etymology

Origin of immunosuppressive

First recorded in 1960–65; immuno- + suppressive ( def. )

Example Sentences

The study uncovers a hidden mechanism by which cancer cells spread immunosuppressive PD-L1 through extracellular vesicles, allowing tumors to weaken immune responses far beyond their immediate environment.

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These include organ transplant patients who rely on immunosuppressive drugs, as well as individuals being treated long term for infections such as HIV or TB.

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He added that "it is particularly meaningful in that it simultaneously overcomes the key limitations of existing CAR-macrophage therapies -- delivery efficiency and the immunosuppressive tumor environment."

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They could also exchange the lectin portion to target other immunosuppressive glycans, or use antibodies that target checkpoint proteins such as PD-1.

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Through similar genetic expression approaches, the team identified two neurotoxins in scorpion venom with immunosuppressive effects.

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