New Study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (IMAGE)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

New Study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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A new study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital shows that the PTEN tumor suppressor protein is essential for proper regulatory T cell function. The discovery offers new focus for improving treatment of autoimmune diseases. Corresponding author is Hongbo Chi, Ph.D. (on right).

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Peter Barta, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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