Immunosenescence of Polymorphonuclear Neutrophils

All immune cells are affected by aging, contributing to the high susceptibility to infections and increased mortality observed in the elderly. The effect of aging on cells of the adaptive immune system is well documented. In contrast, knowledge concerning age-related defects of polymorphonuclear neu...

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Main Authors: Inga Wessels, Judith Jansen, Lothar Rink, Peter Uciechowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2010.14
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