Adverse environmental conditions influence age-related innate immune responsiveness

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background-</p> <p>The innate immune system plays an important role in the recognition and induction of protective responses against infectious pathogens, whilst there is increasing evidence for a role in mediating chronic inflammatory diseases at old...

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Main Authors: Amankwa Joseph, de Craen Anton JM, Meij Hans J, van Bodegom David, van den Biggelaar Anita HJ, May Linda, Frölich Marijke, Kuningas Maris, Westendorp Rudi GJ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Immunity & Ageing
Online Access:http://www.immunityageing.com/content/6/1/7