Early priming minimizes the age-related immune compromise of CD8⁺ T cell diversity and function.

The elderly are particularly susceptible to influenza A virus infections, with increased occurrence, disease severity and reduced vaccine efficacy attributed to declining immunity. Experimentally, the age-dependent decline in influenza-specific CD8(+) T cell responsiveness reflects both functional c...

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Main Authors: Sophie A Valkenburg, Vanessa Venturi, Thurston H Y Dang, Nicola L Bird, Peter C Doherty, Stephen J Turner, Miles P Davenport, Katherine Kedzierska
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/6fa5a2ce4ae94b5194f76687d579ccd1
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