infectious tolerance

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.13331
Continuing state of tolerance that can be transferred by T lymphocytes from a tolerant animal.
Note: Maintenance of transplantation tolerance involves the induction of antigen-specific CD4+ regulatory T cells (Treg).
Source:
PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. (IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)) on page 1193 [Terms] [Paper]