The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences

Aging of the Immune System and Chronic Inflammation: Key Signs and Possible Ways to Reverse Them

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Abstract

Immunosenescence, the age-related decline of immune function, drives a state of chronic inflammation known as inflammaging.

  • Immunosenescence is characterized by erosion of lymphoid organs and a shift in blood cell production towards myeloid cells.
  • Accumulation of immune-evasive senescent cells contributes to the decline in immune function.
  • Metabolic and epigenetic changes may lock cells into dysfunctional states, perpetuating a cycle of pathology.
  • Emerging therapeutic strategies focus on targeting specific aspects of the immunosenescence network.
  • Interventions include senotherapeutics for clearing senescent cells, rejuvenation of blood cell production, and metabolic corrections.
  • A precision medicine framework is suggested to improve healthspan by separating protective immunity from harmful processes.

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