Tag: T Cells
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Aging Spleen Triggers T Cell Exhaustion: New Study Finds a Toxic Environment
New insights into immune aging Researchers at the Technion—Israel Institute of Technology Faculty of Biology have uncovered a striking mechanism that explains part of why the immune system weakens with age. The study identifies how structural changes in the aging spleen create a toxic microenvironment that pushes T cells into a self-protective, yet functionally compromised,…
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Aging Spleen Forces T Cells into Weakened Self-Protection, Study Finds
Overview: A Quiet Driver of Immunosenescence As people age, their immune systems often grow less capable of fending off infections and responding to vaccines. A groundbreaking study from the Technion—Israel Institute of Technology Faculty of Biology has uncovered a distinct mechanism by which the aging spleen creates a toxic environment that drives T cells into…
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Aging Spleen Shapes T Cell Health: New Study Reveals Mechanism and Therapies
Understanding the aging immune system As people age, the immune system often becomes less effective, leaving older adults more susceptible to infections and slower to recover. A recent study from the Technion—Israel Institute of Technology Faculty of Biology sheds light on a specific cofactor in this decline: the aging spleen. The researchers describe how changes…
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How Glucose Enhances T Cell Function in Cancer Treatment
Introduction Recent research conducted at the Van Andel Institute has unearthed a fascinating link between the simple sugar glucose and the immune system’s ability to combat cancer. This discovery indicates that glucose might play a crucial role not just in metabolism, but also in enhancing cancer-fighting abilities of T cells. The Role of T Cells…
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How Glucose Supercharges the Immune System Against Cancer
Introduction Recent research at the Van Andel Institute has unveiled a remarkable role of glucose, a common sugar, in bolstering the immune system’s ability to combat cancer. This groundbreaking study highlights how glucose not only serves as a crucial energy source but also enhances the functionality of T cells, pivotal players in our immune defense.…