Aging and Neutrophils: There Is Still Much To Do

Human neutrophils are activated by a wide array of compounds through their receptors. This elicits their classical functions, such as chemotaxis, phagocytosis, and the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Upon stimulation, neutrophils also produce lipid and immune mediators and can present a...

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Veröffentlicht in:Rejuvenation research 2008-10, Vol.11 (5), p.873-882
Hauptverfasser: Fortin, Carl F., McDonald, Patrick P., Lesur, Olivier, Fülöp, Tàmàs
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Human neutrophils are activated by a wide array of compounds through their receptors. This elicits their classical functions, such as chemotaxis, phagocytosis, and the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Upon stimulation, neutrophils also produce lipid and immune mediators and can present antigen through the major histocompatibility complex I (MHC-I). The age-related impairment of the classical functions of neutrophils is well described, but experimental evidence showing alterations in the production of mediators and antigen presentation with aging are lacking. This review highlights the role of neutrophils in age-related pathologies such as Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. Furthermore, we discuss how aging potentially affects the production and release of mediators by human neutrophils in ways that may contribute to the development of these pathologies.
ISSN:1549-1684
1557-8577
DOI:10.1089/rej.2008.0750