Effect of ageing on CMV-specific CD8 T cells from CMV seropositive healthy donors

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ageing is associated with changes in the immune system with substantial alterations in T-lymphocyte subsets. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is one of the factors that affect functionality of T cells and the differentiation and large expansion...

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Main Authors: Alonso Corona, Casado Javier G, DelaRosa Olga, Gayoso Inmaculada, Pita-Lopez María, Muñoz-Gomariz Elisa, Tarazona Raquel, Solana Rafael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:Immunity & Ageing
Online Access:http://www.immunityageing.com/content/6/1/11