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Innate and adaptive immunosenescence.

Shradha Agarwal¹, Paula J Busse

¹Division of Clinical Immunology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York 10029, USA.

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As people age, their immune system changes, a process called immunosenescence. These age-related immune changes can increase the risk of infections and other health issues in older adults.

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Area of Science:

Immunology
Gerontology

Background:

Aging significantly impacts the immune system's function.
Understanding immunosenescence is crucial for geriatric health.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the effects of aging on the immune system.
To explore the clinical implications of immunosenescence.

Main Methods:

Conducted comprehensive literature searches using MEDLINE and PubMed.
Cross-referenced keywords: immunosenescence, aging, and immunity.
Selected relevant articles for review.

Main Results:

Aging affects both innate and adaptive immunity.
Key changes include decreased phagocytosis, altered cell migration, and reduced antibody production.
Immunosenescence is linked to increased morbidity and mortality from infections, malignancy, and autoimmunity in the elderly.

Conclusions:

Aging involves diverse immunological changes.
Therapeutic strategies like cytokine therapy, hormone replacement, and caloric restriction are being investigated to mitigate immunosenescence.