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Monocyte function in ageing humans

I D Gardner, S T Lim, J W Lawton

    Mechanisms of Ageing and Development
    |July 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Monocyte function, including phagocytosis and killing of Candida albicans, remains largely unchanged in elderly individuals. This suggests age-related immune decline isn't solely due to reduced phagocyte function.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Gerontology
    • Cell Biology

    Background:

    • The aging immune system exhibits increased susceptibility to infections.
    • Specific immune responses are known to decline with age.
    • The role of innate immune cells, like monocytes, in age-related immune dysfunction requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the functional and physiological properties of peripheral blood monocytes from young and elderly individuals.
    • To assess whether monocyte function in the elderly can explain the increased incidence of infection in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • Monocytes were isolated from healthy young adults (<35 years), elderly adults (>60 years), and hospitalized elderly patients.
    • Functional assays included chemotaxis, phagocytosis, killing of Candida albicans, adhesion, and spreading on glass.

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    Main Results:

    • No significant differences in monocyte chemotaxis, phagocytosis, or killing of Candida albicans were observed between young and elderly groups.
    • Adhesion and spreading on glass also showed no significant differences between age groups.
    • A non-significant trend towards reduced phagocytosis and spreading was noted in a very elderly subgroup (>75 years).

    Conclusions:

    • Phagocytic cell function in the elderly does not decline at a rate comparable to specific immune responses.
    • Reduced monocyte function does not directly account for the increased incidence of infection observed in aged individuals.
    • Innate immune cell function remains relatively preserved in aging, highlighting other factors in age-related immunosenescence.