MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(11)
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Abstract
Tumor
immunotherapy
has
significantly
transformed
the
field
of
oncology
over
past
decade.
An
optimal
tumor
would
ideally
elicit
robust
innate
and
adaptive
immune
responses
within
microenvironment
(TIME).
Unfortunately,
system
experiences
functional
decline
with
chronological
age,
a
process
termed
“immunosenescence,”
which
contributes
to
impaired
against
pathogens,
suboptimal
vaccination
outcomes,
heightened
vulnerability
various
diseases,
including
cancer.
In
this
context,
we
will
elucidate
hallmarks
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
immunosenescence,
detailing
alterations
in
immunosenescence
at
molecular,
cellular,
organ,
disease
levels.
The
role
tumorigenesis
senescence‐related
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
also
been
addressed.
Recognizing
that
is
dynamic
influenced
by
factors,
evaluate
treatment
strategies
targeting
mechanisms,
as
well
methods
for
cell,
organ
restoration,
present
emerging
approaches
immunotherapy.
overarching
goal
research
prevent
development,
recurrence,
metastasis,
ultimately
improving
patient
prognosis.
Our
review
aims
reveal
latest
advancements
prospective
directions
research,
offering
theoretical
basis
development
practical
anti‐immunosenescence
anti‐tumor
strategies.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: April 4, 2023
The
brain
has
long
been
considered
an
immune-privileged
organ
due
to
the
presence
of
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB).
However,
recent
discoveries
have
revealed
underestimated
role
T
cells
in
through
meningeal
lymphatic
system.
Age
is
primary
risk
factor
for
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
resulting
marked
age-dependent
changes
cells.
Manipulating
peripheral
cell
immune
response
shown
impact
AD,
but
relationship
between
aging
and
AD
remains
poorly
understood.
Given
limited
success
targeting
amyloid
beta
(Aβ)
growing
evidence
cells'
involvement
non-lymphoid
aging,
a
deeper
understanding
context
crucial
advancing
therapeutic
progress.
In
this
review,
we
comprehensively
examine
existing
studies
on
offer
integrated
perspective
their
interconnections
aging.
This
can
inform
development
new
interventions
prevent
or
treat
AD.
Neurobiology of Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
193, P. 106461 - 106461
Published: March 2, 2024
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
prevalent
neurodegenerative
disorder
with
pathological
features
of
β-amyloid
(Aβ)
and
hyperphosphorylated
tau
protein
accumulation
in
the
brain,
often
accompanied
by
cognitive
decline.
So
far,
our
understanding
extent
role
adaptive
immune
responses
AD
has
been
quite
limited.
T
cells,
as
essential
members
system,
exhibit
quantitative
functional
abnormalities
brains
patients.
Dysfunction
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
considered
one
factors
leading
to
cell
infiltration.
Moreover,
degree
neuronal
loss
correlated
quantity
cells.
We
first
describe
differentiation
subset
functions
peripheral
cells
patients
provide
an
overview
key
findings
related
BBB
dysfunction
how
infiltrate
brain
parenchyma
through
BBB.
Furthermore,
we
emphasize
risk
associated
AD,
including
Aβ,
Tau
protein,
microglial
apolipoprotein
E
(ApoE),
neuroinflammation.
discuss
their
regulation
activation
proliferation,
well
connection
between
neurodegeneration,
Understanding
innate
response
crucial
for
providing
comprehensive
personalized
therapeutic
strategies
AD.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 20, 2024
The
intricate
balance
of
immune
reactions
towards
invading
pathogens
and
tolerance
self
is
pivotal
in
preventing
autoimmune
diseases,
with
the
thymus
playing
a
central
role
establishing
maintaining
this
equilibrium.
induction
involves
elimination
self-reactive
T
cells,
mechanism
essential
for
averting
autoimmunity.
Disruption
thymic
cell
selection
mechanisms
can
lead
to
development
diseases.
In
dynamic
microenvironment
thymus,
migration
interactions
stromal
cells
are
critical
processes
that
ensure
self-tolerance.
Thymic
epithelial
particularly
significant
context,
presenting
self-antigens
inducing
negative
autoreactive
cells.
Further,
synergistic
roles
fibroblasts,
B
dendritic
antigen
presentation,
regulatory
responses
tightly
regulated.
This
review
article
collates
these
insights,
offering
comprehensive
examination
multifaceted
tissue
homeostasis
establishment
its
implications
prevention
Additionally,
developmental
pathways
explored,
highlighting
how
genetic
aberrations
disrupt
architecture
function,
leading
conditions.
impact
infections
on
another
area,
potentially
triggering
autoimmunity
by
altering
homeostasis.
Overall,
underscores
integral
discussing
insights
into
potential
therapeutic
strategies
examining
putative
avenues
future
research
developing
thymic-based
therapies
treating
Aging Cell,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
21(5)
Published: April 9, 2022
Abstract
Age‐related
changes
in
human
T‐cell
populations
are
important
contributors
to
immunosenescence.
In
particular,
terminally
differentiated
CD8
+
effector
memory
CD45RA
TEMRA
cells
and
their
subsets
have
characteristics
of
cellular
senescence,
accumulate
older
individuals,
increased
age‐related
chronic
inflammatory
diseases.
a
detailed
profiling
among
individuals
over
65
years
age,
we
found
high
interindividual
variation
populations.
proportions
correlated
positively
with
cytomegalovirus
(CMV)
antibody
levels,
however,
not
the
chronological
age.
analysis
90
inflammation
proteins,
identified
plasma
TRANCE/RANKL
levels
associate
several
populations,
including
its
CD28
−
subsets.
Given
strong
potential
as
biomarker
for
immunosenescence,
used
deep‐amplicon
bisulfite
sequencing
match
frequencies
flow
cytometry
CpG
site
methylation
developed
computational
model
predict
cell
from
whole
blood
genomic
DNA.
Our
findings
confirm
association
CMV
infection
provide
novel
tool
throughput
epigenetic
quantification
EBioMedicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
82, P. 104179 - 104179
Published: July 19, 2022
Immunosenescence
(ISC)
describes
age-related
changes
in
immune-system
composition
and
function.
Multiple
sclerosis
(MS)
is
a
lifelong
inflammatory
condition
involving
effector
regulatory
T-cell
imbalance,
yet
little
known
about
ISC
MS.
We
examined
age-associated
circulating
T
cells
MS
compared
to
normal
controls
(NC).
Seminars in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
69, P. 101816 - 101816
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Unconventional
T
cells
include
γδ
cells,
invariant
Natural
Killer
(iNKT)
and
Mucosal
Associated
Invariant
(MAIT)
which
are
distinguished
from
conventional
by
their
recognition
of
non-peptide
ligands
presented
non-polymorphic
antigen
presenting
molecules
rapid
effector
functions
that
pre-programmed
during
development.
Here
we
review
current
knowledge
the
effect
age
on
unconventional
early
life
to
old
age,
in
both
mice
humans.
We
then
discuss
role
age-associated
diseases
infections,
highlighting
similarities
between
members
cell
family
context
aging.
Frontiers in Aging,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
As
we
age,
our
immune
system’s
ability
to
effectively
respond
pathogens
declines,
a
phenomenon
known
as
immunosenescence.
This
age-related
deterioration
affects
both
innate
and
adaptive
immunity,
compromising
function
leading
chronic
inflammation
that
accelerates
aging.
Immunosenescence
is
characterized
by
alterations
in
cell
populations
impaired
functionality,
resulting
increased
susceptibility
infections,
diminished
vaccine
efficacy,
higher
prevalence
of
diseases.
Chronic
low-grade
further
exacerbates
these
issues,
contributing
decline
overall
health
resilience.
review
delves
into
the
characteristics
immunosenescence
examines
various
intrinsic
extrinsic
factors
aging
how
hallmarks
fates
can
play
crucial
role
this
process.
Additionally,
it
discusses
impact
sex,
social
determinants,
gut
microbiota
on
aging,
illustrating
complex
interplay
altering
function.
Furthermore,
concept
resilience
explored,
focusing
metrics
for
assessing
identifying
strategies
enhance
These
include
lifestyle
interventions
such
diet,
regular
physical
activity,
stress
management,
use
gerotherapeutics
other
approaches.
Understanding
mitigating
effects
are
developing
support
robust
responses
aged
individuals.