title: Biomarkers of aging: immunological events.
abstract: Certain immune functions decline in a gradual way over the life span. To the extent that these changes are well characterized and are phylogenetically observed, they may be considered excellent biomarkers of aging. Many of these age-related changes, however, are significantly influenced by age-associated phenomena such as certain diseases or psychosocial factors. Immunologic factors, therefore, should be considered as markers of physiologic aging only under very careful experimental conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53706.
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Ershler
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000276:immunology*; D000818:Animals; D015415:Biomarkers; D006801:Humans; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers