METHODS FOR INCREASING T CELL PROLIFERATION

摘要

The invention provides methods and compositions for increasing T cell proliferation using tryptophan enhancing agents. T cell proliferation can be increased in vitro by addition of tryptophan enhancing agents to T cell culture, or in vivo by administration of tryptophan enhancing agents. Also provided are methods for diagnosing and treating disorders characterized by constitutive expression of indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase. Compositions and apparatus relating to the methods also are provided.