In a recent paper, Hashimoto et al. used single-cell profiling to reveal that supercentenarians harbor expanded, nonexhausted CD4+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes. These cells retain potent cytotoxicity and functional plasticity, suggesting an adaptive immune restructuring to manage persistent MHC class II-restricted antigens, potentially contributing to their exceptional healthy aging.
Uncovering an adaptive immune hallmark of extreme longevity.
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In a recent paper, Hashimoto et al. used single-cell profiling to reveal that supercentenarians harbor expanded, nonexhausted CD4+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes. These cells retain potent cytotoxicity and functional plasticity, suggesting an adaptive immune restructuring to manage persistent MHC class II-restricted antigens, potentially contributing to their exceptional healthy aging.
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Preliminary — 38/100
Study Design
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Peer Review
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10/20
Replication
Has this finding been independently reproduced?
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10/20
Overall
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