Aging Affects Human B Cell Responses

被引:113
作者
Frasca, Daniela [1 ]
Blomberg, Bonnie B. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Miami, Miller Sch Med, Dept Microbiol & Immunol, Miami, FL 33101 USA
关键词
Aging; B cells; immunoglobulin class switch; vaccination; CLASS-SWITCH RECOMBINATION; INDUCED CYTIDINE DEAMINASE; AGE-RELATED-CHANGES; HYPER-IGM SYNDROME; INFLUENZA VACCINATION; IMMUNE-SYSTEM; T-CELLS; OLD-AGE; SOMATIC HYPERMUTATION; ANTIBODY-RESPONSES;
D O I
10.1007/s10875-010-9501-7
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
学科分类号
071005 [微生物学]; 100108 [医学免疫学];
摘要
Aging represents a complex remodeling in which both innate and adaptive immunities deteriorate. Age-related changes in humoral immunity are responsible for the reduced vaccine responses observed in elderly individuals. Although T cell alterations play a significant role in age-related humoral immune changes, alterations in B cells also occur. We here provide an overview of age-related changes in B cell markers and functions. Our studies have shown that intrinsic changes in B cells with age contribute to reduced antibody responses such as those to the influenza vaccine.
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