| Literature DB >> 23932400 |
Jean L Scholz1, Alain Diaz, Richard L Riley, Michael P Cancro, Daniela Frasca.
Abstract
Immune system function declines with age. Here we review and compare age-associated changes in murine and human B cell pools and humoral immune responses. We summarize changes in B cell generation and homeostasis, as well as notable changes at the subcellular level; then discuss how these changes help to explain alterations in immune responses across the adult lifespan of the animal. In each section we compare and contrast findings in the mouse, arguably the best animal model of the aging immune system, with current understanding of B cell immunity in humans.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23932400 PMCID: PMC3816359 DOI: 10.1016/j.coi.2013.07.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Opin Immunol ISSN: 0952-7915 Impact factor: 7.486