The Ageing Immune System and Health (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)

The present book intends to provide an update on immunosenescence and how deficiencies in the immune system contribute to a higher susceptibility to infections, decline in organ function, reduced vaccination responses, age-related disease and the ageing process itself, negatively affecting longevity. Our focus is on the main changes in immune system cells and their products occurring during the ageing process and the possible consequences for health and disease. This includes: discussion of the modulatory and/or suppressive mechanisms associated with the alterations in T regulatory cells, B regulatory cells and Myeloid Derived Suppressor cells; changes in the immune system observed in chronic neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, lung disease and frailty will also be discussed. Most importantly we provide recent literature information about possible interventions (focusing on physical activity) that could alleviate the negative effects of immunosenescence. The Ageing Immune System and Health is a comprehensive guide on the field intended to all physicians, researchers, professors and students interested on relationship between immune system, ageing and health.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	October 2016
First published:	2017
Editors:	Valquiria Bueno • Janet M Lord • Thomas A Jackson
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	182
Edition:	1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-43363-9
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Cellular biology > General Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Diseases & disorders > Immunology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Adults > Elderly Promotions
LSN:	3-319-43363-6
Barcode:	9783319433639

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