Immune Senescence: Relative Contributions of Age and Cytomegalovirus Infection
Immune Senescence: Relative Contributions of Age and Cytomegalovirus Infection
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United States: Public Library of Science
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English
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Immune senescence, defined as the age-associated dysregulation and dysfunction of the immune system, is characterised by impaired protective immunity and decreased efficacy of vaccines. Recent clinical, epidemiological and immunological studies suggest that Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection may be associated with accelerated immune senescence, possib...
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Immune Senescence: Relative Contributions of Age and Cytomegalovirus Infection
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1289083161
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1289083161
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1553-7374,1553-7366
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1553-7374
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10.1371/journal.ppat.1002850
