Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

Problems with the Immune System in Older Adults

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Abstract

Aging is associated with declines in both adaptive and innate immunity, contributing to chronic low-level inflammation.

  • Elderly individuals commonly experience higher infection rates and chronic diseases.
  • Immunosenescence reflects age-related changes in immune function.
  • Understanding alterations in the immune system during aging may help identify biomarkers for immune senescence treatment.
  • The immune system's effectiveness is influenced by the interaction between innate and adaptive immunity, which is affected by aging.

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