chemical with specified function immunosuppressive agent 2019-08-01T12:47:37Z CHEBI:35705 This is any condition in which the main influencing factor is an agent that suppresses immune function by one of several mechanisms of action. Classical cytotoxic immunosuppressants act by inhibiting DNA synthesis. Others may act through activation of T-cells or by inhibiting the activation of helper cells. In addition, an immunosuppressive agent is a role played by a compound which is exhibited by a capability to diminish the extent and/or voracity of an immune response. XCO:0000636 experimental_condition_ontology sjwang therapeutic agent