Immune cell extracellular vesicles and their mitochondrial content decline with ageing

Abstract Background Although the mechanisms of action are not fully understood, extracellular vesicles (EVs) have emerged as key indicators and effectors of immune function. Characterizing circulating EVs associated with stem and immune cells across the lifespan of healthy individuals could aid an u...

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Main Authors: Xin Zhang, Monica Jeanne Hubal, Virginia Byers Kraus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Immunity & Ageing
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12979-019-0172-9