Aging spleen creates toxic environment that forces T cells into self-protective but weakened state, study shows

Israel Institute of Technology Faculty of Biology have identified a unique mechanism involved in the aging of the immune ...
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Study identifies iron dysregulation in the spleen as a driver of immune aging

Israel Institute of Technology Faculty of Biology have identified a unique mechanism involved in the aging of the immune ...
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Enlarged Spleen and Diet: Are There Foods You Should Avoid?

An enlarged spleen, which is referred to as splenomegaly in the medical field, is when the spleen becomes enlarged in size or weight (1). A number of factors can lead to an enlarged spleen, including ...
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Researchers identify the spleen as primary site for priming of 'killer' T cells during influenza infection

CD8+ T cells - known as "killer" T cells - are the assassins of the immune system. Once they are primed, they seek out and destroy other cells that are infected with virus or cells that are cancerous.