Protein undernutrition as the major cause of decreased immune function in the elderly: clinical and functional implications.
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Ageing Immunology Laboratory, Medicine Faculty, Pitie-Salpetriere, Paris, France.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000276:immunology* / Q000502:physiology; D018753:Diet, Protein-Restricted / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007107:Immune System / Q000166:cytology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007113:Immunity, Innate / Q000502:physiology; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011502:Protein-Energy Malnutrition / Q000276:immunology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000166:cytology / Q000276:immunology / Q000502:physiology