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16(th) IHIW: immunogenetics of aging.
International journal of immunogenetics - 1 Feb 2013
Naumova E, Ivanova M, Pawelec G, Constantinescu I, Bogunia-Kubik K, Lange A, Oguz F, Ozdilli K, Franceschi C, Caruso C, Mishra M, Middleton D
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Ageing is a process characterised by progressive loss of function in multiple different organ systems, such as the nervous, endocrine and immune systems. Current data showing that ageing processes may be associated with alterations in the immune system suggest that some of the genetic determinants of senescence might be polymorphic genes that regulate immune responses. The 'Immunogenetics of Aging' programme was...
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