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The twilight of the immune system: The impact of immunosenescence in aging
How Aging Weakens the Immune System
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Abstract
Cellular senescence is linked to a wide range of age-related diseases.
- Accumulation of senescent cells with age is associated with various pathologies.
- Immunosenescence affects immune cells and contributes to physiological changes in older adults.
- This process is connected to increased inflammation, susceptibility to infections, and higher rates of cancer in the elderly.
- Immunosenescence may also play a role in the development of autoimmune diseases.
- Understanding immunosenescence could enhance disease prevention and treatment strategies for older populations.
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