Thursday, 13 December 2018

The 'greying' of T cells

(Harvard Medical School) Research in mouse cells identifies defective metabolic pathway in aging immune T cells. The pathway is critical for switching T cells from dormancy into illness-fighting mode.In experiments, researchers restored lagging T-cell function by adding small-molecule compounds. Findings suggest possible mechanism behind weakened immunity common in the elderly.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science https://ift.tt/2LdwBzy

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