A paradox of immunodeficiency and inflammation in human aging: lessons learned from apoptosis
Aging is associated with a paradox of immunodeficiency and inflammation (an evidence of hyperactive immune system). Apoptosis is associated with cellular depletion and suppression of inflammatory response. In this brief review, we will present evidence for the role of increased apoptosis in immunode...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2006
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1475884/ |