Why aging T cells fail: Implications for vaccination

被引:127
作者
Haynes, Laura [1 ]
Swain, Susan L. [1 ]
机构
[1] Trudeau Inst Inc, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 USA
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10.1016/j.immuni.2006.06.003
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R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
摘要
The decline in CD4(+) T cell function with aging contributes to reduced vaccine efficacy. In this commentary, we discuss the factors leading to age-related changes in T cell function and propose how they may be overcome to enhance vaccine efficacy for the elderly.
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