Age-associated changes in human T cell phenotype and function.

doi:10.1007/BF03324210

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Age-associated changes in human T cell phenotype and function.

Aging (Milan, Italy) - 1 Feb 1994

Jackola D R, Ruger J K, Miller R A

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We used a limiting dilution method to estimate the proportion of T lymphocytes that could respond to PHA by producing IL-2, in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from healthy adult donors ranging in age from 18 to 81 years. The donors were selected using the guidelines of the SENIEUR protocol to...

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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging
B-Lymphocytes
CD4 Antigens
CD8 Antigens
Cells, Cultured
Humans
Immunologic Memory
Indicator Dilution Techniques
Interleukin-2
Middle Aged
Phenotype
Phytohemagglutinins
Stem Cells
T-Lymphocyte Subsets

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