What type of T cells inhibit the function of other T cells and B cells?

Suppressor T cells play a crucial role in the immune system by inhibiting the activity of other T cells and B cells. This regulation is important for maintaining immune homeostasis and preventing overactive immune responses that can lead to autoimmune diseases. Suppressor T cells help to ensure that the immune response is balanced and appropriate, by suppressing the activation and proliferation of other immune cells, thereby limiting their function.

Regulatory T cells, while often considered synonymous with suppressor T cells, have a more specified function in maintaining tolerance and preventing autoimmunity. Both types of cells contribute to immune regulation, but the key characteristic of suppressor T cells is their active role in inhibiting other immune responses. This inhibition is essential for preventing excessive inflammation and tissue damage during immune responses.