cd8 cells are types of t cells that actually help "supress" the immune system to make sure it keeps the immune system from really acting up or sometimes over reacting to antigens or foreign agents. it's important to know that when people get a "cold" or get sick its not the bacteria or virus that is causing the symptoms its actually our immune systems fighting the bug that causes the fever cough weakness joint pain rash etc. these cd8 cells are regulatory and make sure the immune system doesn't overreact or cause too many problems. .
what is a cd8 suppressor?