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Do neutrophils change with age? The impact of immunosenescence

Research indicates that the immune system, including its frontline defenders, experiences significant remodeling with age, a process known as immunosenescence. This leads to compromised immune function, increasing the risk of infection and chronic disease in the elderly. But specifically, do neutrophils change with age? The answer is a complex 'yes', involving shifts in function, phenotype, and behavior.

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Do neutrophils decline with age? The complex effect on immune function

While the total number of neutrophils often remains stable in healthy older adults, several studies show that their function is significantly impaired. This decline in neutrophil function with age, known as immunosenescence, contributes to the increased susceptibility of the elderly to infections.

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