Fig. 3From: Role of the T and B lymphocytes in pathogenesis of autoimmune thyroid diseasesSchematic representation of Breg cells function. Through the production of IL-10 and TGF-β Breg cells can suppress the differentiation of pro-inflammatory lymphocytes and maintain of self-tolerance. DC, dendritic cells, IL-10, interleukin-10; TGFb, transforming growth factor β; TNF, tumor necrosis factorBack to article page