Alterations of T cell activation signalling and cytokine production by postmenopausal estrogen levels

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Immunosenescence is an age-associated disorder occurring primarily in T cell compartments, including altered subset composition, functions, and activation. In women, evidence implicates diminished estrogen in the postmenopausal perio...

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Main Authors: Taylor Douglas D, Nakajima Steven T, Gercel-Taylor Cicek, Ku Lowell T
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:Immunity & Ageing
Online Access:http://www.immunityageing.com/content/6/1/1