Aging induces B cell defects and decreased antibody responses to influenza infection and vaccination
Abstract Background Aging is characterized by a progressive decline in the capacity of the immune system to fight influenza virus infection and to respond to vaccination. Among the several factors involved, in addition to increased frailty and high-risk conditions, the age-associated decrease in cel...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Immunity & Ageing |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12979-020-00210-z |