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    GlossaryMyeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells

    immune cells from bone marrow that suppress immune responses

    Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells (MDSCs) are a type of immune cell that originates from bone marrow and has the ability to suppress the body's immune response. They play a significant role in cancer and other diseases by inhibiting the activity of T cells and natural killer cells, which can allow tumors to grow and spread more easily.

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