Innate immunity and inflammation in ageing: a key for understanding age-related diseases

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The process of maintaining life for the individual is a constant struggle to preserve his/her integrity. This can come at a price when immunity is involved, namely systemic inflammation. Inflammation is not per se a negative phenomenon: it is the response of the...

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Main Authors: Colonna-Romano Giuseppina, Porcellini Elisa, Lio Domenico, Candore Giuseppina, Licastro Federico, Franceschi Claudio, Caruso Calogero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-05-01
Series:Immunity & Ageing
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Online Access:http://www.immunityageing.com/content/2/1/8