| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10736846 | Experimental Gerontology | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Immune senescence is significantly worse in elderly cancer patients than in age-matched controls. The low thymic output and the shorter telomeres in peripheral blood cells of cancer patients may reflect a pre-existing condition which facilitates the onset of malignancies in elderly people.
Keywords
ADLSPMSQT/SThymic outputIADLGDSMMSEMNARTEMPICGAPBMCTRECMini Nutritional AssessmentComprehensive geriatric assessmentElderlyCancerperipheral blood mononuclear cellscytomegalovirusCMVTelomere lengthTelomerase activityInstrumental Activities of Daily LivingActivities of daily livingMini Mental Status ExaminationGeriatric Depression ScaleRecent thymic emigrantrelative unitsShort Portable Mental Status QuestionnaireImmune senescence
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Authors
Cristina Falci, Ketty Gianesin, Giuseppe Sergi, Silvia Giunco, Irene De Ronch, Sara Valpione, Caterina Soldà , Pasquale Fiduccia, Sara Lonardi, Marisa Zanchetta, Sonia Keppel, Antonella Brunello, Valeria Zafferri, Enzo Manzato, Anita De Rossi,