8 - Aging Immuno Flashcards by Karen Marsden | Brainscape

Q

which element of the immune system is most compromised in aging?

A

antibody mediated

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Q

which key cytokine dec in production w/ age, and what does it do?

A

IL2 - stim T cell proliferation

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Q

which drug is being investigated to potentially stop/reduce “inflammaging”?

A

rapamycin

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