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    GlossaryForkhead box P3 (Foxp3)

    protein essential for regulatory T cell function and immune balance

    Forkhead box P3 (Foxp3) is a protein crucial for the normal function of regulatory T cells (Tregs), which help maintain immune system balance and prevent autoimmune diseases. Mutations in the Foxp3 gene can lead to severe autoimmune conditions, such as IPEX syndrome (Immune dysregulation, Polyendocrinopathy, Enteropathy, X-linked syndrome).

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