title: Immunity and survival.
abstract: Studies in human families and in surviving older persons suggest that the immune system may have an important role in the control of the survival. Immune response (Ir) genes to infectious agents can be detected in human families.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D000917:Antibody Formation; D003429:Cross Reactions; D005260:Female; D005815:Genetic Code; D008040:Genetic Linkage; D005838:Genotype; D006680:HLA Antigens; D006801:Humans; D007109:Immunity; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000032:analysis; D008136:Longevity; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic
chemical_list: D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D006680:HLA Antigens; D007136:Immunoglobulins