Low Thymic Function Correlates with a Twofold Risk of Mortality in Old People

In conclusion, thymic function failure is an independent predictor of mortality among elderly nursing home residents. sjTREC represents a biomarker of effective ageing as its blood levels could anticipate individuals at high risk of negative health outcomes. The identification of these subjects is crucial to manage older people's immune function and resilience, such as, for instance, to plan more efficient vaccine campaigns in older populations.

Link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12979-023-00340-0

Source: Fight Aging! - April 24, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs