Age-related decrease of miRNA-92a levels in human CD8<sup>+ </sup>T-cells correlates with a reduction of naïve T lymphocytes
<p>Abstract</p> <p>MicroRNA (miR)-17-92a expression plays a crucial role in lymphocyte ontogeny. We therefore set out to determine miR-92a expression levels in peripheral blood lymphocytes from healthy subjects to ascertain any association between these levels and ageing. We found...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-11-01
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Series: | Immunity & Ageing |
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Online Access: | http://www.immunityageing.com/content/8/1/11 |