Immunosenescence (Hardcover, 2012 ed.)

Andreas Thiel

Series: Birkhauser Advances in Infectious Diseases

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As individuals age, their ability to respond to andclear pathogens and to control unwanted immune reactions declines, leading to a greater incidence of certain infectious diseases, autoimmunity and general immune dysfunctions. Most remarkably, the efficacy of vaccines is frequently decreased in elderly persons. Therefore, age-associated dysfunctions of the humoral and cellular immune responses have a strong clinical impact. Improving our understanding of the aged immune system is crucial in developing effective prevention and treatment programs that will facilitate healthy aging and improve the quality of life of the elderly population.

The aim of this volume is to summarize current knowledge on the cellular and molecular aspects of the aging immune system, with an emphasis on infectious diseases and new therapeutic approaches.

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Imprint:	Birkhauser Verlag AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Birkhauser Advances in Infectious Diseases
Release date:	February 2012
First published:	2012
Editors:	Andreas Thiel
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	238
Edition:	2012 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-460218-1
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Medical equipment & techniques > Medical research Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Human reproduction, growth & development > Human growth & development > Maturation & ageing Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Diseases & disorders > Immunology > General Promotions
LSN:	3-03-460218-9
Barcode:	9783034602181